Desertholly (Atriplex hymenelytra)
Description
Atriplex hymenelytra, or desert holly, is silvery-whitish-gray shrub in the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae), native to southwestern United States deserts.It is the most drought tolerant saltbush in North America. It can tolerate the hottest and driest sites in Death Valley, and remains active most of the year.The common name refers to the leaves that are shaped similar to holly, but the plants are not related.The toothed leaves and the small reddish fruits borne on the plant give it a passing resemblance to the unrelated European holly.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Amaranthaceae
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Genus: Atriplex
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