Salsola australis
Common Russian Thistle
Also known as: Kali australe (R.Br.) Akhani & Roalson +4 more
- Kali australe (R.Br.) Akhani & Roalson
- Kali macrophyllum (R.Br.) Galasso & Bartolucci
- Salsola kali subsp. marginata (L.) Čelak.
- Salsola macrophylla R.Br.
- Salsola tragus var. australis (R.Br.) Bég.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Salsola australis (commonly known as Common Russian Thistle) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western 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)
Amur, California, Mexico Northwest, Primorye