Page author: David Giblin
Atriplex patula
halberdleaf orache, spear orache
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east across North America to the Atlantic.
Habitat: Coastal and inland, saline or alkaline soil.
Flowers: June-September
Origin: Introduced from Eurasia
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Atriplex patula L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 1053. 1753.
Publication: Sp. Pl. 2: 1053. 1753.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Atriplex hastata L. ssp. patula (L.) S. Pons
Atriplex hastata L. var. patula (L.) Farw.
Atriplex patula L. var. patula [HC]
Atriplex hastata L. var. patula (L.) Farw.
Atriplex patula L. var. patula [HC]
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Atriplex patula in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Atriplex patula checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Atriplex patula information.
E-Flora BC: Atriplex patula atlas page.
CalPhotos: Atriplex patula photos.
USDA Plants: Atriplex patula information.
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