Family:

Chenopodiaceae

Atriplex suberecta

Lagoon Saltbush

Other Names: Sprawling Saltbush

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Habitat & Site Selection:

Often on disturbed sites in most soil types, including saline soils. Prefers disturbed areas.

Habit:

Erect or spreading annual shrub. Leaves are rounded at the apex. Fruiting bodies have a broad triangular lobe at the apex and are in numerous clusters, (Sep-Feb).

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. Grows in summer. Acceptable to stock.