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Atriplex ×neomexicana

Scientific Name: Atriplex ×neomexicana

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Atriplex neomexicana

Atriplex neomexicana, also known as New Mexico saltbush, is a species within the broader Atriplex genus. The provided text offers a glimpse into its taxonomic classification, distribution, and relationships with other organisms.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex neomexicana Standl.
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 20549
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms/Related Names: Atriplex X neomexicana (pro sp.), Atriplex gardneri (Moquin-Tandon) D. Dietrich var. cuneata (A. Nelson) S. L.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The species is associated with New Mexico, as indicated by its name and the reference to "DESERT (NEW MEXICO) OLIVE".
  • It is found in areas where the ranges of Atriplex taxa overlap.
  • The text mentions specific plant communities where Atriplex canescens is present, suggesting similar habitat preferences for Atriplex neomexicana, given their close relationship. These include:
    • Juniperus monosperma - Pinus edulis / Cercocarpus montanus - Atriplex canescens / Bouteloua curtipendula - Hesperostipa neomexicana
    • Ambrosia monogyra, Atriplex canescens, Brickellia laciniata, Celtis reticulata, Ericameria

Morphological Characteristics

  • The name "F Wing Saltbush" associated with *Atriplex canescens*, a related species, might suggest similar wing-like structures on the fruit or seeds of *Atriplex neomexicana*.

Associated Species

  • The text lists several plants occurring nearby Atriplex neomexicana including:
    • Cucurbita foetidissima
    • Chaenactis spp.
    • Haplopappus linearifolius
    • Encelia actoni
    • Forestiera neomexicana

Additional Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Atriplex neomexicana.
  • Tropicos database contains information about Atriplex neomexicana.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) also lists information under TSN 20549.