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pop saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex spongiosa
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Pop Saltbush (Atriplex holocarpa)
The Pop Saltbush, scientifically known as Atriplex holocarpa, is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. It's a widespread plant found in various regions, particularly in Australia and also naturalized in areas of North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex holocarpa F. Muell.
- Common Name: Pop Saltbush
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae, based on being a plant)
- Group: Dicot
Distribution and Habitat
- The Pop Saltbush is widely distributed throughout Australia, including regions like Fowlers Gap, Shark Bay (WA), and Port Augusta.
- It grows outside the arid zone in Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA), New South Wales (NSW), and Victoria (VIC). Specific regions include NT: cs, SA: nw, ne, Q: gn, gs.
- It's also naturalized in Texas and other states in North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Pop Saltbush is described as a low-growing subshrub or shrub.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
- The plant is adaptable and can be found in various environments.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that the saltbushes have a very high salt content.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Atriplex holocarpa and Atriplex spongiosa.