Chenopodium robertianum

Chenopodium robertianum (Syn. Einadia hastata, Rhagodia hastata), known by the common name of saloop or berry saltbush is a small plant in the family Amaranthaceae. This species is found in coastal and inland areas of eastern Australia. Occasionally seen in rainforest gullies, though mostly seen in more open areas.

Chenopodium robertianum
Eastwood, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Chenopodium
Species:
C. robertianum
Binomial name
Chenopodium robertianum
Iamonico & Mosyakin
Synonyms
  • Rhagodia hastata R.Br.
  • Einadia hastata (R. Br.) A.J. Scott

Often found in the heavier soils, up to 50 cm tall. Leaves may be opposite or alternate on the stem. Triangular to broadly triangular in shape. Tiny green flowers form in summer.

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