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twoscale saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex micrantha
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Two-scale Saltbush (Atriplex heterosperma)
Two-scale Saltbush, scientifically known as Atriplex heterosperma, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the genus Atriplex. It is also commonly referred to as Twoscale Orache.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex heterosperma Bunge
- Common Names: Two-scale Saltbush, Twoscale Orache
- Synonym: Atriplex micrantha Ledeb.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
- USDA PLANTS Symbol: ATMI2
Distribution and Habitat
Two-scale Saltbush is considered an exotic species in the U.S. It has been found growing in Utah and is described as naturalized in Oregon.
Ecological Role
- Two-scale Saltbush is sometimes considered an invasive species.
- It has been reported as a host for the Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Two-scale Saltbush is described as an annual forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
- It prefers full sun and can tolerate a range of soil fertility.
Quirky Facts
- Atriplex micrantha is also known as Twoscale Orache.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: ATMI2)
- Discover Life
- Oregon Flora Project
- Invasive Plant Atlas