Marsh saltbush
Atriplex paludosa

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An open scrambling shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. It can spread to 3 m across. The leaves are narrowly oval and grey-green. They can be fleshy. The leaves are 1-2.5 cm long by 0.5-1 cm wide. Male and female flowers are usually on separate plants. Male flowers are cream to purplish-red and at the ends of stems. Female flowers are small and at the base of leaves. The fruiting body is 1 cm across.

There are about 100-300 Atriplex species. They have also been put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate places. It usually grows in salt marshes. It grows on the landward edge. It grows both on the coast and inland. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Atriplex paludosa var.