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marsh saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex paludosa
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Marsh Saltbush (Atriplex paludosa)
Atriplex paludosa, commonly known as Marsh Saltbush, is a species of saltbush native to Australia.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Atriplex semibaccata (Berry Saltbush), a related species, produces small red succulent fruit.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex paludosa R. Br.
- Common Name: Marsh Saltbush
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Subspecies: Atriplex paludosa subsp. baudinii (endemic to Western Australia), Atriplex paludosa ssp. cordata, Atriplex paludosa ssp. paludosa
- Synonyms: Salt bush
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Australia.
- Specifically mentioned locations include Evans Island (dominated by Marsh Saltbush on deep soils) and coastal Mississippi.
- Found in salt marshes, dunes, embankments, dryland basins, and waste areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Erect shrub growing up to 1 meter high.
- Leaves are oval, 1 to 4 centimeters long, and 2 to 15 millimeters wide.
- Silver-grey leaves with minute scales when mature (greener when young), ovate-triangular to oblong.
- Low growing, reaching 0.5m high and 0.7-1m wide.
Ecological Role
- Halophyte, thriving in saline environments.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in association with Short-tailed Shearwaters on Evans Island.
- Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) visits related species, Baccharis halimifolia (Salt bush).
- Adult male found on saltbush on dry marsh floodplain.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
- B and T World Seeds' database output