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Atriplex littoralis L.

grass-leaved orache (Amaranthaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadSlight tendencyE
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Atriplex littoralis has narrow leaves without lobes at the base.

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 grass-leaved orache / Atriplex littoralis: _Atriplex littoralis_ has narrow leaves without lobes at the base.

Inflorescence

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 grass-leaved orache / Atriplex littoralis: Inflorescence

Atriplex littoralis can also be found inland along salted roads, especially in eastern England.

Thorpe on the Hill (VC53: South Lincolnshire); 2024-07-20

 grass-leaved orache / Atriplex littoralis: _Atriplex littoralis_ can also be found inland along salted roads, especially in eastern England.

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