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thickfoot saltbush

Scientific Name: Atriplex pachypoda

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Atriplex pachypoda - Thickfoot Saltbush

Atriplex pachypoda, commonly known as thickfoot saltbush, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the genus Atriplex.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a type of saltbush, it is known to be eaten by camels as a food source in the desert.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Atriplex pachypoda Stutz &amp G.L. Chu
  • Common Name: Thickfoot Saltbush
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (formerly Chenopodiaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
  • Synonyms: Atriplex argentea Nutt. var. rydbergii (Standl.) S.L. Welsh

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb (non-woody plant that is not a grass)
  • Duration: Annual

Irrigation

  • The text suggests watering thickfoot saltbush every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water, allowing it to dry out between waterings.

Resources

  • Species information can be found on Wikimedia: Atriplex pachypoda on Wikimedia
  • Further information may be available on portail-jardin.com