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Atriplex patula L.

common orache (Amaranthaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Atriplex patula is by far the most common Atriplex species away from the coast, growing in all sorts of disturbed ground.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-04

 common orache / Atriplex patula: _Atriplex patula_ is by far the most common _Atriplex_ species away from the coast, growing in all sorts of disturbed ground.

Close-up of flowers and stem

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-11-04

 common orache / Atriplex patula: Close-up of flowers and stem

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