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seashore saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex drymarioides
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Seashore Saltbush (Atriplex drymarioides)
Atriplex drymarioides, commonly known as seashore saltbush, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Atriplex.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "saltbush" suggests that the plant may retain salt.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex drymarioides Standl.
- Common Name: Seashore Saltbush
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: N. Amer. Fl. 21(1): 40. 1916 27 Nov 1916
- Synonym: Atriplex gmelinii var. gmelinii C.A. Mey. (Accepted Name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Seashore saltbush is found in desert and seashore environments, including locations with highly alkaline or salty soils.
- It is associated with halophytes (plants that thrive in saline conditions).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Seashore saltbush is a non-woody forb/herb.
- It is an annual plant.
- It's relatively small, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
- The plant is yellow-green in color during winter.
- It has a panel-like development, tending to widen considerably.
Ecological Role
- Tolerant of direct seashore conditions and highly alkaline desert soils.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Atriplex drymarioides.
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