August 1997.
Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu, China
Locality: 10 km east of Salimu Lake, Xinjiang.
Coordinates: 44.6189, 81.5308
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Elevation: 1950m.
Environment description: Very xeric site in rain shadow of Tian Shan Mountains. In depression that would collect snow and runoff. Sandy soil with rocks 2-30 cm diameter. Slope is 5% with east to northeast aspect.
Comment: Other Species: Kochia prostrata, Agropyron cristatum, Stipa caucasica, Seriphidium borotalense, Anabasis spp., Allium weschniakowii, Allium spp., Leymus angustus.
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