Maryland Biodiversity Project - Spear Saltbush (Atriplex patula)

Spear Saltbush Atriplex patula Linnaeus

Synonyms: Atriplex patula var. japonica, Halberd-leaf Orache.

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"Native of Japan and the Orient" (Reed, 1964).

Larval hostplant for Scythris sinensis.

There are 13 records in the project database.

Spear Saltbush in Bozeman, Montana (10/2/2006). Photo by Matt Lavin. (MBP list)

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