Kingdom Plantae Family Amaranthaceae Genus Atriplex Higher classification Saltbush | Order Caryophyllales Subfamily Chenopodioideae Scientific name Atriplex suberecta Rank Species | |
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Similar Saltbush, Atriplex semibaccata, Atriplex lindleyi, Amaranthaceae, Atriplex argentea | ||
Atriplex suberecta is a species of saltbush known by the common names sprawling saltbush, lagoon saltbush and (in Britain and Ireland) Australian orache. It is native to Australia.
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Distribution
It can be found on other continents as an introduced species and invasive species, including southern Africa and parts of North America. It is sometimes considered a noxious weed.
Description
This is an annual herb producing sprawling, scaly stems 20 to 60 centimeters long. The thin, toothed leaves are oval to diamond-shaped and up to 3 centimeters long. The male and female flowers are generally borne in axillary clusters.
References
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