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slenderflower saltbush

Scientific Name: Atriplex graciliflora

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Atriplex graciliflora - Slenderflower Saltbush

Atriplex graciliflora, commonly known as Slenderflower Saltbush, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Atriplex. It is a non-woody plant, meaning it's not a grass.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex graciliflora M.E. Jones
  • Common Name: Slenderflower Saltbush
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
  • Synonyms: Gmelin's Saltbush (Atriplex gmelinii), Griffiths's Saltbush (Atriplex griffithsii). Note that some sources may list these as distinct species rather than synonyms.
  • ITIS TSN: 20534

Morphological Characteristics

  • The slenderflower saltbush has a panel-like development, tending to widen significantly.
  • In winter, the plant assumes a yellow-green coloration.