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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.