Atriplex patula L.

Atriplex patula L., Sp. Pl. 1: 1053 (1753).

Native status

Alien. Based on the scattered distribution and local occurrence, the residence status is likely casual (ephemerous or locally persisting). The earliest record (Orenburg City) is dated 1870 s.

Conservation status

Not applicable.

Distribution

Orenburg Region: Buguruslan District, Orsk Town, Orenburg City (Fig. 13).

Previous reports: Iljin (1930), Ryabinina (1998), Knjazev (2009).

The species is found in ruderal habitats in populated places, mostly in direct connection with transport discharge areas.

The native distribution area is uncertain, but may cover Southern Europe and Mediterranean West Africa. The species is alien in temperate Eurasia, North and South America.