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