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Atriplex praecox Hülph.

early orache (Amaranthaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
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Atriplex praecox can be found just above the intertidal zone on the west coast of Scotland, in Shetland, in Northumberland, and a few sites in Ireland and Wales.

Corran (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-18

 early orache / Atriplex praecox: _Atriplex praecox_ can be found just above the intertidal zone on the west coast of Scotland, in Shetland, in Northumberland, and a few sites in Ireland and Wales.

The lower leaves of Atriplex praecox are cuneate with a pair of basal lobes; its bracteoles are sessile, with a truncate base.

Corran (VC97: West Inverness); 2020-07-18

 early orache / Atriplex praecox: The lower leaves of _Atriplex praecox_ are cuneate with a pair of basal lobes; its bracteoles are sessile, with a truncate base.

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