Kingdom Plantae Family Amaranthaceae Scientific name Atriplex pusilla Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Atriplex Higher classification Saltbush | |
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Atriplex pusilla is a species of saltbush known by the common names smooth saltbush and dwarf orach. It is native to the Northwestern United States from California to Idaho, where it grows in saline and alkaline soils, such as those near hot springs and ephemeral ponds.
Description
This is a small annual herb producing a stiff, branching, reddish-green stem which approaches 30 centimeters in maximum height. The thick, fleshy leaves are rounded in shape and less than 2 centimeters long. The tiny flowers are borne in pairs or singly.
References
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