Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Australian Saltbush
(Atriplex semibaccata)
Plant: Low perennial shrub with many branches, prostrate with many leaves.
Flowers: Green, female flowers in axils, male flowers in small clusters at the stem ends.
Fruit: Many small bright red.
Leaf: Alternate on stems, elliptic shaped, 3/8 to 1-1/4 inches long with short stems. Wavy margins are slightly toothed.
Flowering period:
April to December
Can be found here:
Big Canyon, Back Bay Dr., Bayview Nature Trail
Native Plant: No
Halophyte: Yes
Family Name: Goosefoot
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Date: 11/18/2003