Atriplex canescens var. gigantea
Fourwing Saltbush, Giant Four Wing Saltbush
Other regional names: Lynndyl Saltbush
- Lynndyl Saltbush
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in North America, Atriplex canescens var. gigantea (commonly known as Fourwing Saltbush or Giant Four-Wing Saltbush) is a shrub belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Atriplex canescens, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Utah
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)
Tunisia
Base Species & Variations