Atriplex acanthocarpa
Burscale, Tubercled Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa
- Atriplex acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in North America, Atriplex acanthocarpa (commonly known as Burscale or Tubercled Saltbush) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas
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