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grassleaf orache
Scientific Name: Atriplex littoralis
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Grassleaf Orache (Atriplex littoralis)
The grassleaf orache, also known as grass-leaved orache or shore orache, is a plant often found in coastal environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex littoralis
- Common Names: Grassleaf orache, Grass-leaved orache, Shore orache, Narrow-leaved atriplex
- Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonym: Atriplex patula var. littoralis (L.) A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
- Grows along beaches in many places around the world.
Morphological Characteristics
- A shrub species, typically growing to a height of 70-80 cm.
- It is an annual subshrub forb/herb.
- In winter, it may assume a yellow-green coloring.
Ecological Role
- Found in strandline vegetation.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life provides information on the history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Atriplex littoralis.
- NatureGate (luontoportti.com) offers details and images of Atriplex littoralis.