Atriplex spongiosa
Annual Saltbush, Pop Saltbush
Other regional names: Spongy Saltbush
- Spongy Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex holocarpa var. spongiosa (F.Muell.) Maiden & Betche +4 more
- Atriplex holocarpa var. spongiosa (F.Muell.) Maiden & Betche
- Obione spongiosa (F.Muell.) G.L.Chu
- Senniella spongiosa (F.Muell.) Aellen
- Senniella spongiosa var. amoena Aellen
- Senniella spongiosa var. euspongiosa Aellen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Atriplex spongiosa (commonly known as Annual Saltbush or Pop Saltbush) is an annual or biennial within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
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
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Germany, Iran