Family:
Chenopodiaceae
Atriplex stipitata
Bitter Saltbush
Other Names: Mallee Saltbush, Kidney Saltbush
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Perennial shrub with erect slender branches to 1 m high. Flowers Sep-May.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Various vegetation communities, often on coarse-textured soil in Belah-Rosewood, Bimble Box, and mallee communities. Prefers full sun.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Soak fruits 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:
Used for soil erosion control and as forage when other options are limited. Tolerates frost and saline conditions.