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transmontane sand verbena

Abronia turbinata Torr. ex S.Watson
transmontane sand verbena
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Abronia turbinata, known as transmontane sand verbena, is a flowering plant in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is native to California, Nevada, and Oregon, where it grows in desert and plateau scrub habitats.

Description

Abronia turbinata is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family and is commonly referred to as transmontane sand verbena. This species is found in the regions of California, Nevada, and Oregon. It thrives in desert and plateau scrub environments. The species was first described in 1871 by S. Watson, based on work by Torr.

Other common names

transmontane sand verbena

Distribution

California · Nevada · Oregon

Synonyms

Abronia exalataAbronia latiusculaAbronia orbiculataAbronia turbinata var. marginata

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