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Triangle Orache
Also known as: Thin-leaf Orache, Creeping Saltbush
Other, more descriptive names for Atriplex prostrata include fat-hen, mat saltbush, spade leaf, and creeping saltbush. Some of the names include "saltbush" because it thrives best in saline environments. That’s why you’ll find this weed growing along beaches and roadsides where there are salt deposits. Its leaves are shaped much like arrowheads.
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Annual, Perennial
Lifespan
Herb
Plant Type
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time
10 cm to 70 cm
Plant Height
80 cm
Spread
1 mm
Flower Size

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Distribution of Triangle Orache

Distribution Map
Triangle Orache is native to a wide region encompassing parts of Northern Africa, the Middle East, significant areas of Europe, and Central Asia. This plant has also spread to various continents, including South America, East Asia, and Australasia, illustrating its broad adaptability in both its native and introduced ranges.
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Introduced
No species reported
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Habitat
Salt marshes, Flats, Sea beaches, Marshes
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Weed Control

Triangle Orache originates from Europe and Asia. This perennial plant is frequently considered a weed because of its highly competitive nature and adaptability to a variety of conditions, including urban environments, coastal areas, and agricultural fields. Its harmfulness lies in its ability to crowd out native and ornamental plant species, altering habitats and negatively affecting biodiversity. Moreover, with the capacity to produce up to 100,000 seeds per year, it demonstrates an alarming rate of reproduction. These seeds can survive in soil for several years, further fueling its wide distribution. Triangle Orache primarily spreads by dispersal of its tiny, wind-borne seeds, making containment efforts challenging.
How to Control It
The best season for removing triangle Orache is during spring and early summer, before it has a chance to flower and seed. Pay extra attention to the growth progress of the plant, the aim is to remove it when it's young and not yet mature.
  1. Hand-pulling: Hand-pulling is a simple method suitable for managing triangle Orache. Just grab the plant at the base, then gently pull it out, making sure to take out the entire root system to prevent regrowth.
  2. Smothering: You can deprive triangle Orache of sunlight by covering them with materials like black plastic, newspaper, or old carpet. Keep them covered for at least two growing seasons to suppress regrowth.
  3. Mulching: Mulch the infested area with straw, wood chips or cardboard. A thick layer of mulch (about 2-3 inches deep) prevents sunlight from reaching triangle Orache, thus impeding its growth.
  4. Plant competition: Planting other more aggressive species can displace triangle Orache by outcompeting it for resources. Choose native plants which can form dense ground covers to limit triangle Orache's sunlight and nutrient access.
  5. Biological control: Some animals, like goats, are known to graze on triangle Orache. Bring in a herd of goats and let them do their work. Monitor the area to ensure that the goats are effectively controlling the plant's spread.
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Care Guide for Triangle Orache

Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
20 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water: Triangle Orache thrives in coastal, saline environments, tolerating salt spray and requiring consistent moisture without waterlogging. Weekly watering supports growth, and it prefers well-draining soil that retains moisture, reflecting its natural seaside conditions. Typically grown outdoors, triangle Orache is resilient to environmental stresses.
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