Atriplex suberecta
I. Verd.
Peregrine saltbush
Atriplex suberecta is an annual herb that is not native to California.
Bloom Period
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Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot
Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
[Wikipedia] Australia native, Distribution, Description: Atriplex suberecta is a species of saltbush known by the common names sprawling saltbush, lagoon saltbush and (in Britain and Ireland) Australian orache.[1] It is native to Australia. Distribution It can be found on other continents as an introduced species and invasive species, including southern Africa and parts of North America. It is sometimes considered a noxious weed. Description This is an annual herb producing sprawling, scaly stems 20 to 60 centimeters long. The thin, toothed leaves are oval to diamond-shaped and up to 3 centimeters long. The male and female flowers are generally borne in axillary clusters. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
