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Tecticornia arbuscula

Tecticornia arbuscula (R.Br.) K.A.Sheph. & Paul G.Wilson
Tecticornia arbuscula
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Tecticornia arbuscula, known as shrubby glasswort or scrubby samphire, is a shrub in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Australia, occurring in New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The plant can reach up to 2 metres in height and has a spreading growth form. Its branchlets are succulent and swollen, with small leaf lobes.

Description

Tecticornia arbuscula is a shrub species in the Chenopodiaceae family, found in several regions of Australia. It typically grows to a height of 2 metres and exhibits a spreading growth habit. The plant is characterized by its succulent, swollen branchlets and small leaf lobes. It is commonly referred to as shrubby glasswort or scrubby samphire.

Distribution

New South Wales · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria · Western Australia

Synonyms

Sclerostegia arbusculaSalicornia arbusculaHalocnemum arbusculaPachycornia arbuscula

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