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Atriplex holocarpa

Pop Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex pterocarpa Ewart & Jean White +5 more
  • Atriplex pterocarpa Ewart & Jean White
  • Atriplex spongiosa var. holocarpa (F.Muell.) J.M.Black
  • Obione holocarpa (F.Muell.) G.L.Chu
  • Senniella spongiosa f. microcarpa Aellen
  • Senniella spongiosa var. holocarpa (F.Muell.) Aellen
  • Senniella spongiosa var. xylocarpa Aellen
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Atriplex holocarpa (commonly known as Pop saltbush) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Atriplex genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Egypt, Eritrea, Germany, Iraq, Palestine, Texas, Wyoming

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