Proatriplex pleiantha
Mancos Shadscale
Also known as: Atriplex pleiantha W.A.Weber
- Atriplex pleiantha W.A.Weber
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Proatriplex pleiantha (commonly known as Mancos shadscale) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah