Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Atriplex eardleyae
Small Saltbush
Other Names:
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Habitat & Site Selection:
Variety of vegetation communities and soil types. Fairly well drained light to heavy soil. Drought and frost tolerant.
Habit:
Small prostrate to erect perennial sub-shrub. Leaves mealy white, obovate and entire or toothed. Fruit bell shaped and 4-5mm wide. Flowers all year round.
Seed Collection:
From seed or cuttings. Soak fruits in water for an hour to remove salt before sowing fruits, or remove seeds from fruits and sow directly. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot. Expect germination in 2-4 weeks.