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bractscale
Scientific Name: Atriplex serenana var. serenana
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Atriplex serenana: Bractscale or Stinking Orach
Atriplex serenana, commonly known as bractscale or stinking orach, is a fascinating plant with unique characteristics. This page explores its botanical features, distribution, and other interesting aspects.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that no member of the genus Atriplex is known to be hazardous.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Atriplex serenana A. Nelson ex Abrams
- Common Names: Bractscale, stinking orach, bracteate orach, Davidson's bractscale
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (now considered part of Amaranthaceae)
- Genus: Atriplex
- Synonym: A. bracteosa S. Wats.
Distribution and Habitat
- Atriplex serenana is native to California and Baja California.
- It is found in saline soils in the southeastern U.S.
Morphological Characteristics
- Atriplex serenana is an annual, erect, succulent herb.
- It is a taprooted plant that typically features many stems at the base and branches throughout.
- The plant has numerous grayish-green scales, which are derived from modified leaves (bract scales).
Ecological Role
- Atriplex serenana overlaps in range with Bakersfield smallscale.
Bract Scale Information
- The "bract scale" is a modified leaf.
- The seed scales (or ovuliferous scales) are subtended by each bract scale, derived from a highly modified branchlet.
Further Resources
- Information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- Discover Life also hosts a page on Atriplex serenana.