Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Atriplex nummularia Lindl. subsp. nummularia  CHENOPODIACEAE bluegreen saltbush, oldman saltbush Invasive, Potential problem species Origin: Central and South East Australia Growth Form: Shrub Plant Description: Plant: Erect shrub 1–2(–3) m high with many creamy-white stems from the base. Leaves: Greyish or bluish-green, scaly, blade about as long as broad, margin entire or serrated. Flowers: Greyish to yellowish, minute, in compact, terminal, drooping clusters, September–January (–all year). Fruit: Utricles, 5 mm across, grey-green turning pink or straw-coloured, papery or corky, one-seeded. Key Features: Control: Comments: Suspected/Possible More information: Weeds & Invasive Plants Home Page

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