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Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata

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Spear-leaved Orache Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata dylan Laundry Lane 16 Sep 2021, 4:45 p.m. 29 Aug 2021, 11:26 a.m.
Spear-leaved Orache Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata dylan Hedgerow 27 Aug 2021, 5:58 p.m. 13 Jul 2021, 1:02 p.m.
Spear-leaved Orache Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata dylan Hedgerow 27 Aug 2021, 5:58 p.m. 13 Jul 2021, 1:02 p.m.
Spear-leaved Orache Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata dylan Hedgerow 27 Aug 2021, 5:58 p.m. 13 Jul 2021, 1:06 p.m.
Spear-leaved Orache Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata dylan Hedgerow 27 Aug 2021, 5:58 p.m. 13 Jul 2021, 1:06 p.m.
Spear-leaved Orache Spear-leaved Orache - Atriplex prostrata dylan Laundry Lane 16 Sep 2021, 4:45 p.m. 29 Aug 2021, 11:26 a.m.

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Species Description

Fairly common and widespread South of the Humber elsewhere it is restricted to coasts. Habitat includes: Disturbed places such as gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, wasteland, roadside verges, arable land, tips, pond / ditch margins, coasts, beeches, shingle, dunes, salt marshes. It's increasing inland due to salt spray on roads. Growing habit: Annual (halophyte). Height: Up to 90 cm. Leaf length: Up to 6 cm. Flowers: July to October. Other names include: Hastate Orache, Thin-leaf Orache, Triangle Orache, Fat-hen.