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Griffiths' saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex griffithsii
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Griffith's Saltbush (Atriplex griffithsii)
Griffith's Saltbush, also known as Griffiths' Saltbush or Willcox Playa Saltbush, is a perennial shrub belonging to the genus Atriplex.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "saltbush" suggests the plants may retain salt, which could be a consideration for pets sensitive to high sodium intake.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex griffithsii Standl.
- Common Names: Griffith's Saltbush, Griffiths' Saltbush, Willcox Playa Saltbush
- Synonym: Atriplex torreyi var. griffithsii (Standl.) G.D. Brown
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies (threatened subspecies)
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (mentioned in relation to other Atriplex species)
Distribution and Habitat
- Griffith's Saltbush is found in southern regions of New Mexico and Arizona in the United States, as well as Mexico.
- Specifically mentioned locations in relation to this plant or facilities using its name include Lake Grace, Western Australia.
Ecological Role
- Saltbush species can utilize summer rainfall, unlike winter-active annuals, giving them a potentially vital role in certain environments.
Morphological Characteristics & Growth Habits
- It is a shrub and described as one of the largest saltbushes found in Arizona.
- The plant is perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Cultivation
- Griffith's saltbush can be grown at home or in a warmed greenhouse during spring and moved outside when minimum temperatures are suitable.
- It requires "Sole pieno" (full sun).
Related Species
- Other Atriplex species mentioned include:
- Slenderflower Saltbush (Atriplex graciliflora)
- Mediterranean Saltbush (Atriplex halimus)
- F-wing saltbush (Atriplex canescens)
- Atriplex torreyi
- Maritime Saltbush (Atriplex acadiensis)
- Bell Saltbush (Atriplex eardleyae)
- Bonneville saltbush (Atriplex bonnevillensis)
- Hedge Saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens) is mentioned as a related plant thriving in a garden setting.
- Old Man Saltbush Shrubland is mentioned in relation to soil types.
Further Information
- The New Mexico Rare Plant Technical Council (NMRPTC) provides an online fact sheet with species information and distribution details.
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