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tumbling saltweed
Scientific Name: Atriplex rosea
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Atriplex rosea: A Detailed Look
Atriplex rosea, commonly known as tumbling saltweed, redscale saltbush, redscale saltweed, or tumbling orache, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Atriplex. This annual plant has various interesting characteristics and a wide distribution.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a non-woody herb, meaning it doesn't have a woody stem.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex rosea L.
- Family: Chenopodiaceae (mentioned in connection with a botanical photo)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Atriplex axillare (mentioned as "syn A axillare")
- Common Names:
- Tumbling Saltweed
- Redscale Saltbush
- Redscale Saltweed
- Tumbling Orache
- Red Orache
Distribution and Habitat
- Origin: Exotic to Canada
- Distribution: Naturalized in Texas and other states. Also found in North-Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt (Germany).
- Regularity: Regularly occurring in Canada.
Morphological Characteristics
- Atriplex rosea is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
Ecological Role
- In Texas, it is considered naturalized.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Navajo, Ramah people used Atriplex rosea as food (fodder) for sheep and horses.
Further Information
- CalPhotos is mentioned as a source for photos.
- Flora of North America is referenced.