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long-hair silverscale
Scientific Name: Atriplex longitrichoma
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Atriplex argentea var. longitrichoma (Long-hair Silverscale)
The plant commonly known as long-hair silverscale has an interesting taxonomic history. What was once described and classified as Atriplex longitrichoma Stutz, G.L. Chu & S.C. Sand. is now considered to be the variety Atriplex argentea var. longitrichoma (Stutz, G.L. Chu & S.C. Sand.) S.L. Welsh.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Accepted Scientific Name: Atriplex argentea var. longitrichoma (Stutz, G.L. Chu & S.C. Sand.) S.L. Welsh.
- Synonym: Atriplex longitrichoma Stutz, G.L. Chu & S.C. Sand.
- Common Name: Long-hair Silverscale
Distribution and Habitat:
- Atriplex argentea var. longitrichoma is native to the U.S. (United States).
Morphological Characteristics:
- Long-hair silverscale is an annual forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).