Atriplex obovata
Broadscale, Mound Saltbush
Other regional names: New Mexico Saltbush
- New Mexico Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex greggii S.Watson +4 more
- Atriplex greggii S.Watson
- Atriplex jonesii Standl.
- Atriplex obovata var. tuberata J.F.Macbr.
- Atriplex sabulosa M.E.Jones
- Obione obovata (Moq.) Ulbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Atriplex obovata (commonly known as Broadscale or Mound Saltbush) is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas, Utah