species 398 observations
Watson's Saltbush
Atriplex watsonii
Field notes
Atriplex watsonii is a species of saltbush known by the common name Watson's saltbush, or Watson's orach. It is native to the coastline of California and Baja California, where it grows in coastal areas with saline soils, such as salt marshes and beach scrub, with other halophytes such as saltgrass. It extends inland in the Los Angeles Basin, and along the Santa Ana River.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mojave Sootywing, Western Pygmy-Blue, Nutmeg Moth, Common Sootywing
5
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Tumor Stem Gall Midge, Saltbush Blister Gall Midge
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mourning Dove
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.