Grey Saltbush

Atriplex cinerea

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It has silver-grey lance-shaped to oblong leaves, up to 10 cm long with a blunt apex and a short stalk.

Size

Shrub to 1 m high and 2 m wide

Habitat

It occurs in sheltered coastal areas and around salt lakes

Distribution

Southern Australian coastal areas from WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Grey Saltbush
Scientific name: Atriplex cinerea Poir.
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Plant Life › Shrubs & Trees
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

coast saltbush
barilla
truganini

Information Website

The Atlas of Living Australia

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