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mound saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex obovata
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Atriplex obovata
Also known as Mound Saltbush and Silver Saltbush, Atriplex obovata is a subshrub or shrub within the genus Atriplex.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions Atriplex obovata often grows in mounds.
- The plant may be found in areas affected by mining.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions Atriplex obovata often grows in mounds.
- The plant may be found in areas affected by mining.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Atriplex jonesii Standl.
- Common Names: Mound Saltbush, Silver Saltbush
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Found in arid zones and canyons.
- Grows in low-lying, higher salinity ground.
Ecological Role
- Salt-tolerant and adapted to warm climates.
- Forms dominant perennial shrublands.
- Used in revegetation efforts for disturbed lands.
- May be planted on mounds to avoid high salinity.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial subshrub or shrub.
- Often forms mound-shaped structures.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Associated with galleta grass and F-wing Saltbush in some areas.
- Ants can affect the soil composition in Atriplex vesicaria dominated areas (another species of saltbush), implying a potential interaction between ants and the broader saltbush genus.
Traditional Uses
- The Hopi people have traditionally used Mound Saltbush as an anticonvulsant drug.
- The Navajo and Ramah people have traditionally used Silverscale Saltbush as an analgesic drug.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Atriplex obovata.