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Coulter's saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex coulteri
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coulter's Saltbush (Atriplex coulteri)
Atriplex coulteri, commonly known as Coulter's saltbush or Coulter's orache, is a plant found in specific habitats.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Coulter's saltbush is a perennial herb.
- It is often found in coastal areas with specific soil types like alkaline or clay soils.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex coulteri (Moq.) D. Dietr.
- Common Names: Coulter's saltbush, Coulter's orache
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The element code is PDCHE040E0.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to coastal southern California.
- Found in alkaline or clay soils.
- Associated with coastal bluff scrub and coastal dune environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial herb.
- Several-stemmed at the base.
- Principal shoots often have unexpanded lateral shoots.
Ecological Role
- Found in desert saltbush scrub, a habitat typically comprised of low, grayish, microphyllous shrubs.
Phenology
- Blooms from March to October.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Atriplex coulteri.
- CalPhotos provides images of Atriplex coulteri.
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life) has a description of Atriplex coulteri.