Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salsola
ID:
34177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr. & A.Gray) Strother & B.G.Baldwin

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Madroño 49(3): 143. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033506



Common Names

  • Ambrosia Salsola
  • Russian Thistle
  • Tumbleweed


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Synonyms

  • Hymenoclea salsola Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hymenoclea salsola salsola [unknown]
  • Ambrosia salsola salsola [unknown]
  • Hymenoclea fasciculata fasciculata [unknown]
  • Ambrosia salsola salsola [unknown]

Description

Ambrosia salsola (also called Saltbush, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia salsola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee plant to attract bees for pollination.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ambrosia salsola var. fasciculata (A.Nelson) Strother & B.G.Baldwin
Ambrosia salsola var. pentalepis (Rydb.) Strother & B.G.Baldwin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ambrosia salsola has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia salsola is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Ambrosia salsola

Ambrosia salsola is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils.

Ambrosia salsola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia salsola?

Ambrosia salsola

What is the family of Ambrosia salsola?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Ambrosia salsola?

Saltbush Ragweed

Species in the Ambrosia genus

Ambrosia chamissonis, Ambrosia dumosa, Ambrosia nivea, Ambrosia flexuosa, Ambrosia microcephala, Ambrosia intergradiens, Ambrosia platyspina, Ambrosia deltoidea, Ambrosia salsola, Ambrosia linearis, Ambrosia pumila, Ambrosia acanthicarpa, Ambrosia dentata, Ambrosia cheiranthifolia, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia polystachya, Ambrosia chenopodiifolia, Ambrosia johnstoniorum, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia tomentosa, Ambrosia divaricata, Ambrosia canescens, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia scabra, Ambrosia tenuifolia, Ambrosia bryantii, Ambrosia carduacea, Ambrosia monogyra, Ambrosia magdalenae, Ambrosia confertiflora, Ambrosia grayi, Ambrosia pannosa, Ambrosia bidentata, Ambrosia camphorata, Ambrosia cordifolia, Ambrosia trifida, Ambrosia ilicifolia, Ambrosia ambrosioides, Ambrosia sandersonii, Ambrosia cumanensis, Ambrosia helenae, Ambrosia velutina, Ambrosia acuminata, Ambrosia psilostachya, Ambrosia hispida, Ambrosia eriocentra,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132393: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.
Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.