Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Atriplex suberecta
Lagoon Saltbush
Other Names: Sprawling Saltbush
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Erect or spreading annual shrub. Leaves rounded at the apex. Fruiting bodies with broad triangular lobe at apex, in numerous clusters (SepFeb).
Habitat & Site Preference:
Disturbed sites in most soil types, including saline soils.
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.
Values & Uses:
Acceptable to stock. Grows in summer.