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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.