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Purple Orache

Atriplex sagittata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (10 countries).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇷 Greece 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇸🇰 Slovakia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Atriplex
Species
Atriplex sagittata (Purple Orache)

Names in Other Languages

German Glanz-Melde

Similar Species in Atriplex

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alfalfa-arbórea
Atriplex semibaccata
Not Evaluated
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armolas
Atriplex hortensis
Not Evaluated
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salgadeira
Atriplex halimus
Not Evaluated
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Bluegreen saltbush
Atriplex nummularia
Not Evaluated
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frosted orache
Atriplex laciniata
Endangered
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Fourwing saltbush
Atriplex canescens
Not Evaluated
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Grass-Leaf Orache
Atriplex littoralis
Near Threatened
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Common Orache
Atriplex patula
Least Concern
View all species in Atriplex →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Orache?
The scientific name of Purple Orache is Atriplex sagittata. It belongs to the genus Atriplex.
Where does Purple Orache live?
Purple Orache is found in Found across Europe (10 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Purple Orache belong to?
Purple Orache (Atriplex sagittata) belongs to the genus Atriplex, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Purple Orache belong to?
Purple Orache (Atriplex sagittata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Orache?
The closest relatives of Purple Orache in the genus Atriplex include alfalfa-arbórea, armolas, salgadeira, Common Orache, Fourwing saltbush.

Native Range — 10 Countries

View all 10 countries →

Genus Atriplex — 20 Species

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alfalfa-arbórea
Atriplex semibaccata
NE 🐾
armolas
Atriplex hortensis
NE 🐾
salgadeira
Atriplex halimus
NE 🐾
Common Orache
Atriplex patula
LC 🐾
Fourwing saltbush
Atriplex canescens
NE 🐾
frosted orache
Atriplex laciniata
EN 🐾
Grass-Leaf Orache
Atriplex littoralis
NT 🐾
Early Orache
Atriplex praecox
NE 🐾
fan saltbush
Atriplex angulata
NE 🐾
Lindley's saltbush
Atriplex lindleyi
NE 🐾
Oblongleaf orache
Atriplex oblongifolia
NE 🐾
Maltese Cliff Orache
Atriplex lanfrancoi
EN 🐾
Peregrine saltbush
Atriplex suberecta
NE
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Purple Orache
Atriplex sagittata
NE
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saline atriplex
Atriplex dioica
NE 🐾
saltbush
Atriplex argentea
NE 🐾
Long-Stalked Orache
Atriplex longipes
EN 🐾
Tatarian orache
Atriplex tatarica
NE 🐾
Tumbling saltweed
Atriplex rosea
EX 🐾
Twoscale saltbush
Atriplex micrantha
NE
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