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cachiyuyo

Scientific Name: Atriplex atacamensis

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Atriplex rosea: The Cachiyuyo

The text refers to "Cachiyuyo" as a common name for plants in the genus Atriplex, specifically mentioning Atriplex rosea L. It also lists synonyms such as Atriplex arenicola Hauman.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex rosea L.
  • Common Name: Cachiyuyo
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (subfamily Chenopodioideae)
  • Synonyms: Atriplex arenicola Hauman
  • Other Common Names: Tumbling Saltweed (English), Rosenmelde (German)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The provided text places Cachiyuyo (the plant) in relation to Cachiyuyo (the town) in the Atacama Region of Chile.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant's ancestors are said to have evolved in the North Pacific.

Additional Information

  • The plant's common name, "Cachiyuyo," is also the name of a town in the Atacama Region of Chile and a bitmap font design.