Atriple leucoclada
Atriplex turcomanica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Egypt, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Atriplex
- Species:
- Atriplex turcomanica
- USDA Symbol:
- ATLE4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to saline and arid conditions