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tubercled saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex acanthocarpa ssp. acanthocarpa
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Atriplex acanthocarpa: Tubercled Saltbush
Atriplex acanthocarpa, commonly known as tubercled saltbush, is a flowering plant belonging to the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- The common name "armed saltbush" suggests the presence of thorns or other sharp features.
- The plant produces tubercles.
Common Names
- Scientific Name: Atriplex acanthocarpa
- Common Names: Armed saltbush, Tubercled saltbush, Huaha
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
- Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Atriplex acanthocarpa (Torr.) S. Watson
- Subspecies: Atriplex acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa, Atriplex acanthocarpa var. coahuilensis (Henrickson) S.L. Welsh & Crompton, S. Watson ssp. coahuilensis Henrickson
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Found in South-western North America: United States - New Mexico s.w., Texas, Arizona s.e. Mexico n.e.
- Grows in alkaline flats and gypseous environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- A perennial subshrub or shrub.
- Reaches up to 1 meter (39 inches) in height and 1 meter in width.
Ecological Role
- Has wildlife value.
- Serves as a browse plant for animals.
- Saltbush species (Atriplex spp.) serve as host plants for the Western Pygmy Blue butterfly.
Quirky Facts
- The plant displays a pretty long period of vegetational rest, needing no water during this time.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: PLANTS Profile for Atriplex acanthocarpa
- Discover Life: Discover Life page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Atriplex acanthocarpa