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Seed Accession 910487

Taxon

Mimosa ephedroides

Botanical Name

Mimosa ephedroides (Hooker & Arnott) Bentham

Accession No.

910487

Accession Date

20 Jan 1993

Availability

B (Moderate)

Collector(s)

M. Johnson, J. Stroehline

Collection Date

11 Oct 1991

Locality

Argentina, La Rioja
Agro-Riojana de Jojoba plantation, N of Vinogasta. Elev. 825 m.

Setting Circumstances

Arid Monte Desert. Sandy soil of lower bajada. Growing with Larrea cuneifolia, Bulnesia retama, Cercidium praecox, Senna aphylla.

Provenance

Wild

Associated Accession

Progenitor of DELEP Accession No. 910487D

No. Individuals Collected From

10

Comments

Similar to S. aphylla but with a more erect growth habit. This area receives ca. 100 mm of rain per year. M. Johnson 91-055.

Herbarium Voucher(s)

ARIZ404659
Desert Legume Program

Desert Legume Program
2120 E. Allen Road
Tucson, AZ 85719

delep@cals.arizona.edu

 

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