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North American Species Of Atriplex Linnaeus (Chenopodiaceae): A Taxonomic Revision, Stanley L. Welsh

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All North American species of the chenopodiaceous genus Atriplex known to occur, either through introductions or as indigenous plants, are treated in this paper. The genus is described, keys are provided to the species and infraspecific taxa, and species and infraspecific taxa are described and furnished with discussions. Chromosome numbers (x=9) are recorded for many of the taxa. Distributions are outlined, and maps are provided that show the distribution of each taxon. Arrangement is phylogenetic, with sections and subsections noted, briefly described and discussed. Treated are some 62 species, and a total of 93 taxa included varieties. Lectotypes are selected …

Revision Of North American Species Of Oxytropis De Candolle (Leguminosae), Stanley L. Welsh

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This paper treats 22 species (57 taxa), including one introduced species, that are known to occur within the genus Oxytropis in North America. The genus is described, a key to the species is provided, type information is furnished for each species and for most of the included synonyms, all species are described, and there are keys to infraspecific taxa, distribution maps are presented, and habitat information is given. Illustrations are provided for most of the taxa treated.

Table of Contents

Abstract

Dedication

Introduction

Taxonomic Treatment

Oxytropis de Candolle

1. O. riparia
2. O. deflexa
3. O. mertensiana
4. O. scammaniana
5. O. podocarpa
6. O. kokrinesis …