Atriplex prostrata
Fat Hen, Halberd Leaf Orache
Other regional names: Halberd Leaved Orache +3 more
- Halberd Leaved Orache
- Hastate Orache
- Hastate Saltplant
- Spear Leaved Orache
Also known as: Atriplex halimioides Raf. +5 more
- Atriplex halimioides Raf.
- Atriplex hastata subsp. depressa (Hartm.) Hartm., 1846
- Atriplex hastata var. boucheri Corb.
- Atriplex hastata var. macrotheca Raf.
- Atriplex hastata var. salinum Green & Godr.
- Atriplex spinaciaefolia Stokes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Atriplex prostrata (commonly known as Fat-hen or Halberd-leaf Orache) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Europe, and North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Canada, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northeastern U.S.A., Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Connecticut, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Morocco, Netherlands, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Nova Scotia, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, South Carolina, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Virginia, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
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)
Alberta, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Bolivia, British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Chile South, Colorado, Falkland Is., Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky, Korea, Manitoba, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Saskatchewan, South Australia, South Dakota, Tasmania, Utah, Vermont, Victoria, Washington, West Virginia, Western Australia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms