Salsola tragus (weed)
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Salsola tragus (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis
Source: IPM Images
Author(s): Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis
Source: IPM Images
Salsola tragus (weed) L. - (Russian thistle)
This herbaceous weed is native to Central Asia and eastern parts of Europe, but has become established in other parts of Europe and Asia, in the Americas, Africa and Australia. In the invaded areas it has often become a weed of rangelands and dryland crops. It grows to a height of about ½ to 1 m, mainly on sandy, often also on arid and alkaline soils. Although it can contain oxalates, livestock can tolerate it in moderate amounts. It might also harbour viruses affecting crops.
The closely related Salsola australis is considered to be a synonym of Salsola tragus by some authors.
| Vernacular names | |
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| • Deutsch: | Ruthenische Salzkraut |
| • English: | Russian thistle |
| • Français: | chardon de Russie |
Synonyms:
Salsola ruthenica
Salsola iberica
- Other images of Salsola tragus (weed) (IPM Images - click to enlarge)
flower in leaf axil
capsules
fruits
seeds
dry plants
