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Atriplex semibaccata 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Core eudicots Order: Caryophyllales Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Atriplex Species: A. semibaccata Binomial name Atriplex semibaccata
R.Br.Atriplex semibaccata (Australian saltbush, Berry saltbush, Creeping saltbush) is native to Australia commonly found in coastal regions from Victoria to Cardwell in Queensland. It has a prostrate growing ground cover plant in 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 produces small red berries that are edible and in large proportions can be used to make jam.[1]
References
- ^ www.products.lwa.gov.au
External links
- FAO:Atriplex semibaccata
- USDA Plants Profile: Atriplex semibaccata
- NSW Flora Online: Atriplex semibaccata
- Online Field Guide to Common Saltmarsh Plants of Queensland
Categories:- Atriplex
- Caryophyllales of Australia
- Flora of New South Wales
- Flora of the Northern Territory
- Flora of South Australia
- Flora of Victoria (Australia)
- Eudicots of Western Australia
- Invasive plant species in the United States
- Forages
- Amaranthaceae stubs
- Australian eudicot stubs
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