Atriplex encompasses a variety of growth forms, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, and sub-shrubs. The foliage is typically simple and frequently exhibits a silvery hue, while the flowers, which appear during the summer, are generally not prominent.

Atriplex 'Scarlet Emperor'

Atriplex canescens

Atriplex cinerea

Atriplex crassifolia

Atriplex glabriuscula

Atriplex glauca

Atriplex halimus is a compact semi-evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate, measuring up to 5 centimeters in length, and showcase a silvery-grey hue. In summer, it may produce small greenish flowers in loose clusters, though these are not particularly prominent.

Atriplex halimus

Atriplex halimus 'Cascais'

Atriplex halimus 'Limelight' (v)

Atriplex hastata L.

Atriplex hortensis is an upright annual that grows between 0.6 and 1.8 meters in height. Its stems are adorned with triangular green leaves, which can be harvested when young and tender for use as a leafy vegetable similar to spinach. In the summer, the plant produces clusters of small, inconspicuous reddish-green flowers.

Atriplex hortensis

Atriplex hortensis gold-leaved

Atriplex hortensis var. purpurea

Atriplex hortensis var. rubra is an upright annual that can reach heights of over 1 meter. It features slightly fleshy, oval-shaped leaves that can grow up to 15 centimeters long, displaying a rich red-purple hue. This variety produces tall, compact clusters of small flowers that share the same distinctive coloration.

Atriplex hortensis var. rubra

Atriplex hortensis var. rubra 'Oracle'

Atriplex hortensis var. rubra 'Oriental Red'

Atriplex hymenelytra

Atriplex laciniata

Atriplex lentiformis

Atriplex lentiformis 'Playa'

Atriplex lindleyi

Atriplex littoralis

Atriplex longipes thrives in coastal saltmarshes. Its sprawling stems produce triangular leaves and, during late summer to early autumn, clusters of small, rounded green flowers.

Atriplex longipes

Atriplex micrantha

Atriplex muelleri

Atriplex nummularia

Atriplex nummularia Silver Holly ('Atro1902')

Atriplex olivieri

Atriplex patula

Atriplex prostrata

Atriplex rosea

Atriplex sagittata

Atriplex subulosa

Atriplex tatarica

Atriplex x gustafssoniana

Bassia comprises both upright annuals and perennials, characterized by slender, alternate leaves that create a bushy, feathery appearance, often displaying vibrant autumn hues. The flowers are not particularly notable.

Bassia

Bassia eriophora

Bassia hirsuta

Bassia hyssopifolia

Bassia laniflora

Bassia prostrata

Bassia saxicola

Bassia scoparia is a vigorous, bushy annual that thrives in the summer months, characterized by its slender, pale green leaves. During the summer, it produces small, green flowers that are generally unnoticed. This plant is primarily cultivated for its delicate, feathery leaves, which transition to a vibrant reddish-purple hue as summer fades into autumn.

Bassia scoparia

Bassia scoparia 'Childsii'

Bassia scoparia f. trichophylla is a quickly establishing, bushy annual that flourishes during the summer months. It features slender, pale green leaves that provide a soft texture. During the summer, it produces subtle green flowers that are not particularly prominent. This plant is primarily valued for its delicate, feathery foliage, which transforms into a vivid reddish-purple hue as summer transitions into autumn.

Bassia scoparia f. trichophylla

Bassia tomentosa

Beta comprises annual, biennial, or perennial plants characterized by rosettes of basal foliage and robust, fleshy roots. This genus encompasses various wild species alongside cultivated varieties like beetroot, chard, and sugar beet.

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