Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Atriplex lindleyi
Eastern Flat-top Saltbush
Other Names: Baldoo
Regional Subspecies:
A. l. subsp. conduplicata, A. l. subsp. inflata, A. l. subsp. lindleyi
HABIT:
Erect annual to 35cm tall. Spreading branches and a mealy grey appearance. Flowers all year, but mainly spring-summer (Sep-Feb).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Variable, common in low-lying areas. Prefers 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region. Full sun.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Soak fruits in water to remove salt before sowing, or remove seeds and sow directly. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot. Expect germination in 2-4 weeks. Fast growth rate.
VALUES & USES:
Prolific coloniser of scalds and helps stabilise eroded soils.