Atriplex parishii
Parish's Saltbush, Parrish's Brittlescale
Also known as: Obione parishii (S.Watson) Ulbr.
- Obione parishii (S.Watson) Ulbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Atriplex parishii (commonly known as Parish's saltbush or Parrish's brittlescale) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Atriplex, which contains over 250 distinct species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms