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ball saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex fruticulosa
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Atriplex fruticulosa - Ball Saltbush
Atriplex fruticulosa, commonly known as ball saltbush, is a plant found in various regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as a subshrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex fruticulosa Jeps.
- Common Names: Ball saltbush, Little oak orach
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Caryophyllales
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Genus: Atriplex
Distribution and Habitat
- Atriplex fruticulosa is endemic to California, where it grows in several areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a subshrub, forb/herb.
- Perennial plant.
- Tends to widen, displaying a panel-like development.
- In winter, the plant assumes a yellow-green coloring.