species 142 observations
Thickleaf Orach
Atriplex dioica
Field notes
Atriplex dioica is a species of saltbush known by the common names saline saltbush and halberdleaf orach. It is native to much of the United States and southern Canada, where it most often grows in saline and alkaline soils.
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12
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Western Pygmy-Blue, Small Engrailed, Nutmeg Moth, Common Sootywing
8
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Tumor Stem Gall Midge
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mourning Dove, Plant Bug, Buffalo Treehopper
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.