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  6. Amaranths
  7. Saltbushes
  8. Wedgescale

species 27 observations

Wedgescale

Atriplex truncata

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Mojave Sootywing, Western Pygmy-Blue, Nutmeg Moth, Common Sootywing 6
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Saltbush Woolly Stem Gall Midge, Tumor Stem Gall Midge, Neolasioptera willistoni 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mourning Dove, Pale-winged Desert Cicada 2

Range

United States

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.

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