Atriplex torreyi
Torrey's Saltbush
Also known as: Atriplex lentiformis subsp. torreyi (S.Watson) H.M.Hall & Clem. +3 more
- Atriplex lentiformis subsp. torreyi (S.Watson) H.M.Hall & Clem.
- Atriplex lentiformis var. torreyi (S.Watson) Mc Minn
- Atriplex lentiformis var. torreyi (S.Watson) McMinn
- Obione torreyi S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Atriplex torreyi (commonly known as Torrey's saltbush) is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms