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Atriplex halimus
  • Saltbush
    •  
  • Sea Orach

an evergreen herb shrub of the Atriplex genus in the family Chenopodiaceae. It is a hedge plant that can be used to salt food.

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Niche
  • Shrub
    Shrub
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • Hedge
    Hedge
    There are no details available for this function.
  • Windbreak
    Windbreak
    There are no details available for this function.
  • Soil desalinator
    Soil desalinator
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
    Acid to Very alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Loamy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 8
    Zone 8
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Atriplex halimus has 0 edible uses listed
Atriplex halimus has 0 material uses listed
Atriplex halimus has 0 medicinal uses listed

Botanical description

Atriplex halimus is a mid-sized, bushy, evergreen shrub with grey-green ovate leaves. Its flowers, if procuded are very small and borne in terminal clusters.

Uses

Toxic parts

No member of this genus contains any toxins, all have more or less edible leaves. However, if grown with artificial fertilizers, they may concentrate harmful amounts of nitrates in their leaves.

Edible uses

Notes

A famine food according to one report[4], but has been found to be a very useful plant in forest gardens[9].

Leaves

Raw, Cooked

Seeds

Cooked

Sap

Manna

Material uses

Plant

Soap making

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Shoots

Carminative

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Shrub

Ecological Functions

Hedge

The plant makes a superb wind-resistant low-growing hedge that can be allowed to grow untrimmed or can be trimmed[5].

Windbreak

It is especially valuable in maritime areas, succeeding right on the coast, though can also be used inland. The plant is extremely tolerant of pruning and can regrow even when cut back into old wood[5]

Soil Desalinator

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

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Cultivation

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Crops

Leaves

Harvest

The leaves can be used at any time of the year though winter harvesting must be light because the plant is not growing much at this time.

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Atriplex halimus. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Atriplex halimus.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Atriplex halimus
Genus
Atriplex
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
Botanic
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Hedge, Windbreak, Soil desalinator
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
8
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Salinity
  • Drought
  • Strong wind
  • Maritime exposure
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
Mediterranean, North America
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Shrub
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
evergreen
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
moderate
Mature Size
2 x 3 metres
Fertility
self fertile
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
monoecious

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References

  1. ? Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (32202/01/01)
  2. ? 2.02.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (32202/01/01)
  3. ? 3.03.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (32202/01/01)
  4. ? 4.04.14.2 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (32202/01/01)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.3 Ken Fern www.pfaf.org Plants For a Future (2012/07/26)
  6. ? Harrington. H. D. Edible Native Plants of the Rocky Mountains. University of New Mexico Press ISBN 0-8623-0343-9 (32202/01/01)
  7. ? Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (32202/01/01)
  8. ? Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (32202/01/01)
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Article requires citationsNo +
Article requires cleanupNo +
Belongs to familyChenopodiaceae +
Belongs to genusAtriplex +
Functions asHedge +, Windbreak + and Soil desalinator +
Has common nameSaltbush + and Sea Orach +
Has cropLeaves +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has edible partLeaves +, Seeds + and Sap +
Has edible useFresh +, Cooked + and Manna +
Has environmental toleranceMaritime exposure +, High wind +, Drought + and Salinity +
Has fertility typeSelf fertile +
Has flowers of typeMonoecious +
Has growth rateModerate +
Has hardiness zone8 +
Has imageAtriplex halimus.jpg +
Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has material partPlant +
Has material useSoap making +
Has mature height2 +
Has mature width3 +
Has medicinal partShoots +
Has medicinal useCarminative +
Has primary imageAtriplex halimus.jpg +
Has salinity toleranceTolerant +
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Has seed requiring scarificationNo +
Has seed requiring stratificationNo +
Has shade toleranceNo shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral +, Alkaline + and Very alkaline +
Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomy nameAtriplex halimus +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Inhabits ecosystem nicheShrub +
Is deciduous or evergreenEvergreen +
Is herbaceous or woodyWoody +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
Native to geographical rangeMediterranean + and North America +
Show on main page searchYes +
Tolerates air pollutionNo +
Tolerates maritime exposureYes +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Tolerates windYes +
Uses mature size measurement unitMetres +