Saltbushes

Saltbushes are members of the Chenopodiaceae. They often have mealy-white scales on the stems, leaves or flowers. The petals are inconspicuous.

Hastate Orache (*Atriplex prostrata) Erect or prostrate. Common in wetlands. Introduced.

Berry Saltbush (Atriplex semibaccata) Prostrate. Small reddish berries. Northern areas.

Fat Hen (Chenopodium album) Plant mealy. Common weed.

Sowbane (Chenopodium murale) Plant mealy. Common weed.

Small Crumbweed (Chenopodium pumilio) Prostrate. Small toothed leaves. Mod common.

Stinking Goosefoot (Chenopodium vulvaria) Plant prostrate. Evil smelling. Rare.

Glaucous Goosefoot (Chenopodium glaucum) Plant prostrate. Wetlands. Uncommon.

Saloop (Einadia hastata) Mat forming. Moderately common.

Nodding Saltbush (Einadia nutans) Leaves often with basal lobes. Moderately common.

Ruby Saltbush (Enchylaena tomentosa) Leaves succulent, sausage-shaped. Uncommon.

Wingless Bluebush (Maireana enchylaenoides) Leaves succulent, sausage-shaped. Uncommon.