[The Goosefoot Family East of the Cascade Mts.]

Spiny Hopsage

Grayia spinosa

formerly Atriplex spinosa

The photo above showsa close-up of the inflorescence of spiny hopsage above state highway 17 at the north end of Soap Lake in central Washington.......................April 30, 2007.

The photo above shows a close-up of the stem leaves and inflorescence of spiny hopsage above state highway 17 at the north end of Soap Lake in central Washington.......................April 30, 2007.

The photo above shows spiny hopsage above state highway 17 at the north end of Soap Lake in central Washington.......................April 30, 2007.

The photo above shows spiny hopsage clinging to a cliff side above state highway 17 at the north end of Soap Lake in central Washington.......................April 30, 2007.

Spines of Grayia spinosa ----- Grayia spinosa


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