black greasewood
Sarcobatus vermiculatus (Hook.) Torr.
Sarcobatus vermiculatus, known as black greasewood, is a plant species in the family Sarcobataceae. It was first described in 1848 by Torr., with the original authorship attributed to Hook. This species is native to a wide range across North America, including regions such as Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and several U.S. states like Arizona, California, Colorado, and others, as well as parts of Mexico. It is also found globally in various habitats.
Description
Sarcobatus vermiculatus is a member of the genus Sarcobatus and is commonly referred to as black greasewood in English. It is distributed across multiple regions, including Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and several U.S. states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Additionally, it is found in parts of Mexico and has a global presence. The plant was first published in 1848 under the authorship of Torr., with the original description by Hook.
Other common names
greasewoodsaltbushseepwoodblack greasewood
Distribution
Alberta · British Columbia · Saskatchewan · Global · Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Mexico Northwest · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Mexico · North Dakota · Oregon · South Dakota · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Batis vermiculataFremontia vermiculataSarcobatus maximilianiiSarcobatus vermiculatus var. vermiculatusSarcobatus vermiculatus var. procumbens
