Atriplex hortensis

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Atriplex hortensis

Atriplex hortensis (pronunciation: /æˈtrɪplɛks ˈhɔːrtɛnsɪs/), commonly known as garden orache or red orach, is a species of Atriplex in the family Amaranthaceae.

Etymology

The genus name Atriplex is derived from Latin, where "atriplexum" was used to describe a plant that was salt-tolerant. The species name hortensis is derived from the Latin "hortus" meaning garden, referring to its common cultivation in gardens.

Description

Atriplex hortensis is an annual plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall. The leaves are triangular to rhomboidal, 3-8 cm long and 2-5 cm broad, with a slightly wavy margin. The flowers are monoecious, with both sexes present on the same plant. The fruit is a small, flattened capsule containing a single seed.

Cultivation and uses

Atriplex hortensis is cultivated for its leaves, which are used as a vegetable or in salads. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Related terms

  • Atriplex: The genus to which Atriplex hortensis belongs.
  • Amaranthaceae: The family to which Atriplex hortensis belongs.
  • Monoecious: A term describing a plant species in which male and female flowers are present on the same individual.

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