Atriplex semibaccata
| Atriplex semibaccata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Atriplex |
| Species: | A. semibaccata |
| Binomial name | |
| Atriplex semibaccata | |
Atriplex semibaccata, the Australian saltbush, berry saltbush, or creeping saltbush, is native to Australia, commonly found in coastal regions from South Australia[1] all the way up to Cardwell in Queensland. It is a prostrate growing ground cover plant of the Amaranthaceae family that grows to around 180 cm wide, and flowers year round. It is tolerant of saline and dry conditions making it commonly used as an animal feed source in poorer agricultural areas: it is grazed by livestock, and birds are fond of its fruits.[2] It is also a good species for erosion control.[2]
References
- ↑ "Atriplex semibaccata (Chenopodiaceae) Creeping Saltbush". Seeds of South Australia.
- 1 2 Heuzé V., Thiollet H., Tran G., 2016. Creeping saltbush (Atriplex semibaccata). Feedipedia, a programme by INRA, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. https://www.feedipedia.org/node/183
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- FAO:Atriplex semibaccata
- USDA Plants Profile: Atriplex semibaccata
- NSW Flora Online: Atriplex semibaccata
- Online Field Guide to Common Saltmarsh Plants of Queensland
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