Salsola ryanii
Prickly Russian Thistle, Tumbleweed
Also known as: Kali ryanii (Hrusa & Gaskin) Brullo & Hrusa
- Kali ryanii (Hrusa & Gaskin) Brullo & Hrusa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Salsola ryanii (commonly known as prickly Russian thistle or Tumbleweed) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Available native-climate data places it mainly within temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
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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)
California