species

Atriplex patula

common orache · spear orach · spear saltbush · spreading orach

A scale drawing of Atriplex patula, beside a 1.7 m figure.

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Atriplex patula belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae, also known as common orache, spear orach, spear saltbush or spreading orach, native to the UK. It grows in full sun or part shade, where the ground is neutral and in well drained conditions. It tolerates coastal exposure.

Assembled from the attributes recorded below.

What this plant needs

Aspect
Full sun, Part shade
Acidity
Neutral
Moisture
Well drained
Coastal
Tolerates salt wind
In the UK
Native

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Record data from biflora (26419-2), under OGL-UK-3.0.