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halberdleaf orach
Scientific Name: Atriplex calotheca
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Halberdleaf Orach: A Botanical Overview
This page provides information on various species and synonyms associated with the common name "Halberdleaf Orach." The information below is compiled from diverse sources and aims to present a comprehensive overview of these plants.
Considerations for Pets
- As a saltbush, it might accumulate salts from the soil.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Several species are referred to as "Halberdleaf Orach." These include:
- Atriplex subspicata (also known as Saline Saltbush)
- Atriplex calotheca
- Atriplex patula (also known as Common Orach)
- Other common names include:
- Spreading Orach
- Spearscale
- Orach Saltbush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family), now often included in the Amaranthaceae family.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms and alternative names:
- Atriplex hastata L. (synonym for Atriplex patula or similar species)
- Atriplex triangularis Willd. (synonym for Atriplex prostrata)
- Atriplex angustifolia (synonym for Atriplex patula)
- Atriplex rosea
Distribution and Habitat
- Atriplex subspicata is native to much of the United States.
Ecological Role
- Atriplex patula is sometimes considered an invasive plant. Positive records exist in some areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- These plants are often described as forbs/herbs.
- Atriplex patula is a dicot weed.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Halberdleaf Orach can be affected by Downy Mildew (Peronospora parasitica).
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database (Symbol: ATCA6, ATPA4)
- Invasive Plant Atlas
- Discover Life
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)