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Krascheninnikovia

Krascheninnikovia is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Chenopodioideae of the family Amaranthaceae known as winterfat, so-called because it is a nutritious livestock forage. They are known from Eurasia and western North America. These are hairy perennials or small shrubs which may be monoecious or dioecious. They bear spike inflorescences of woolly flowers.

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Desert shrub's full genetic blueprint reveals family evolution clues

This shrub belongs to the same plant family as spinach, beets, and quinoa, so understanding its g...

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