Seaberry saltbush

Family: Amaranthaceae
Scientific name: Rhagodia candolleana
Description: Plant Form: Shrub. Size: Up to 4 m tall. Stem: Sprawling. Leaves: Fleshy, oblong or oval-shaped, sometimes with lobes towards base. Flowers: Tiny, densely packed into large clusters which are up to 15 cm long. With a dense covering of hairs or a mealy surface. Fruit and Seeds: Berries about 5 mm across, developing from flower clusters and becoming bright red and fleshy at maturity. Containing black seeds about 2 mm across. Habitat: This native plant inhabits coastal or other sandy areas including dunes, lakes, or disturbed areas. It is also sometimes planted as an ornamental shrub in parks and gardens. Distinguishing Features: Distinguished from another native Fleshy saltbush (Rhagodia crassifolia) by having generally broad rather than narrow leaves. Impacts: Note - this is a native plant. Weed Status: Non-weedy native lookalike Weed Type: Lifeform: Shrubby

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