Atriplex rosea is a species of saltbush known by the common names tumbling saltbush, red orach, redscale and tumbling orach (; also spelled orache). It is native to Eurasia but it is widespread elsewhere as an introduced species.

This is an annual herb with erect, hairless stems growing up to 1.5 meters, 4.5 feet, in height. The leaves are green to red in color, oval to triangular to lance-shaped, and with edges which are smooth to wavy. Each leaf has three prominent veins and is up to 6 centimeters long and 3 wide. The male and female flowers are borne in clusters or spikelike inflorescences.

Atriplex rosea

References

External links

Jepson Manual Treatment

USDA Plants Profile

Flora of North America

rosea

Flora of Europe

Flora of Asia

Flora of New Jersey

Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus

Flora without expected TNC conservation status

Atriplex rosea