Atriplex vesicaria subsp. variabilis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Atriplex vesicaria subsp. variabilis |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Atriplex |
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A. v. subsp. variabilis
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| Atriplex vesicaria subsp. variabilis Parr-Sm.
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Atriplex vesicaria subsp. variabilis is a special type of bladder saltbush. This plant is found only in Australia. It is a unique part of Australia's plant life.
What it Looks Like
This plant grows as a tall, bushy shrub. It can reach up to about one meter (about 3 feet) in height. Its leaves are shaped like ovals. They have smooth edges and are usually between 10 to 15 millimeters long. That's about the length of your fingernail. The leaves are also 4 to 6 millimeters wide.
How it Was Named
Scientists have a way of naming and grouping all living things. This is called taxonomy. This particular plant was first described by a scientist named Geoffrey Parr-Smith. He wrote about it in 1984. His work was part of a big book series called Flora of Australia. This series helps us learn about all the plants in Australia.
Where it Lives
This plant likes to grow in certain types of soil. It can be found in loam, which is a rich soil, and also in clay. You can often spot it on sandy hills near the coast. It also grows around salty lake areas. This plant is found in many parts of Australia. You can see it in South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
