Page author: David Giblin
Atriplex argentea
silver orache, silverscale orache
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; central British Columbia to California, east to the Great Plains.
Habitat: Dry or alkaline soil.
Flowers: July-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Annual, Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Atriplex argentea Nutt.
Publication: Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 198. 1818.
Publication: Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 198. 1818.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
- var. argentea – silver saltbush, silverscale Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; central British Columbia to California, east to the Great Plains.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Atriplex argentea in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Atriplex argentea checklist entry.
OregonFlora: Atriplex argentea information.
E-Flora BC: Atriplex argentea atlas page.
CalPhotos: Atriplex argentea photos.
USDA Plants: Atriplex argentea information.
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