Scientific Name | Atriplex semibaccata |
Size and form | A creeping groundcover 10-30cm high and 1-2m wide. |
Flowers, leaves and fruit | Plants are monoecious; separate male and female flowers occur on the same plant. Flowers are small, occurring in axils of the plant in November to February. Fruit is fleshy and red. Foliage is grey-green and discolourous with irregular teeth on the margin. |
Growing conditions | Suitable in well-drained to heavier soils in full-sun and semi-shade positions. Very salt tolerant. |