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Lost Hills saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex vallicola
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Lost Hills Saltbush (Atriplex vallicola)
The Lost Hills Saltbush, scientifically known as Atriplex vallicola, is an annual forb/herb belonging to the plant family Chenopodiaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex vallicola Hoover
- Synonym: Atriplex coronata var. vallicola (Hoover) Welsh
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species (although some sources list Atriplex coronata var. vallicola as the accepted name)
Common Names
- Lost Hills Saltbush
- Lost Hills Crownscale
Distribution and Habitat
Lost Hills Saltbush is found in California, specifically in Kern County, including the Lost Hills area. It is associated with grassland habitats, including alkali wetlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is classified as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Duration: Annual
Ecological Role
It is considered a rare plant and is found in preserved grasslands. Its presence is noted in valley saltbush scrub habitats.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Atriplex%20vallicola
- ITIS Web Link
- Discover Life: Information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Articles about Atriplex coronata var. vallicola
- USDA Plants Database: For Atriplex californica (California Saltbush), which might reveal populations of Lost Hills Saltbush in suitable areas.
- CNPS (California Native Plant Society)