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Atriplex subspicata (Nutt.) Rydb.

Saline saltbush

Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)

USDA Symbol: ATSU2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Amaranthaceae are a family of annual or perennial herbs with small, crowded flowers. There are usually 5 sepals and no petals. Filaments of the stamens are often united into a short tube.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , KS , LA , MA , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OK , OR , TX , VA , WA , WV , WY
Canada: NB , NL , NS , PE
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Atriplex subspicata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Atriplex subspicata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Atriplex subspicata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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