Atriplex nummularia (Chenopodiaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Atriplex nummularia
Evergreen shrub
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The Atriplex nummularia plant species is found in Australia. Naturalized in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Atriplex nummularia
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  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.

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Alkaline places, mainly below 600 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a position in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil[200]. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils[200]. Succeeds in a hot dry position. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Plants are usually monoecious but can be dioecious.

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