California Saltbush
Extriplex californica
Anthony Valois and the National Park Service
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Extriplex
- Species:
- Extriplex californica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- Less than 6 in
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal and desert areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked in water for 24 hours, followed by a freshwater rinse
Establishment: Seeds are collected between September 5th and October 27th. Mature fruit is an urticle with a membranous pericarp bearing one seed. There are several capsules per inflorescence. Seeds are black, shiny, hard, round, and flat at maturity and are 2 mm long.
Source: npn.rngr.net