Family: Amaranthaceae
Author: (Raf.) J.F.Macbr.
Bibliography: Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 50 (1918)
Year: 1918
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Suaeda
Vegetable: False
Observations: WC. & C. Canada to Mexico, Bahamas, Cuba
Description
Bush seepweed, known scientifically as Suaeda nigra, is a distinctive species within the Amaranthaceae family. Originally documented in 1918, this hardy plant has since garnered attention for its ecological versatility and geographical distribution.
Suaeda nigra typically thrives in a variety of landscapes, reflecting its robust adaptability. The plant is observed widely across Western and Central Canada, stretching all the way down to Mexico. Its presence isn’t confined to the mainland, as it is also found in the Bahamas and Cuba, indicating a remarkable resilience to different climates and soil conditions.
The plant itself can be recognized by its shrub-like appearance, a characteristic feature that enhances its common name, Bush seepweed. It has adapted to thrive in saline environments, often found in coastal areas, salt flats, and other regions with high salinity levels. This makes Suaeda nigra an important species for studying plant survival strategies in salt-affected soils.
Botanically significant, Bush seepweed contributes to the stabilization of the environments it inhabits. Its roots help prevent soil erosion, and it is often involved in the reclamation of saline soils, demonstrating a critical ecological role. Its presence in diverse geographic regions across North America and the Caribbean underscores its ecological importance and wide adaptability.
In summary, Suaeda nigra, or Bush seepweed, is a vital plant species within the Amaranthaceae family, distinguished by its resilience and ecological roles across a wide range of environments from Canada to the Caribbean islands.
Common Names
Eng: bush seepweed, seepweed, mojave sea-blite, moquin’s sea-blite, torrey seepweed, alkali seepweed, shrubby seepweed
Fra: suéda noir
En: Bush seepweed, Seepweed, Mojave sea-blite, Moquin’s sea-blite, Torrey seepweed, Alkali seepweed, Shrubby seepweed
Fr: Suéda noir
: Desert seepweed
Synonyms
- Suaeda fruticosa (Hook. & Arn.)
- Chenopodium nigrum (Raf.)
- Dondia nigra ((Raf.) Standl.)
- Dondia moquinii ((Torr.) A.Nelson)
- Dondia multiflora (A.Nelson)
- Suaeda fruticosa var. multiflora (Torr.)
- Chenopodina linearis (Torr.)
- Suaeda nigrescens var. glabra (I.M.Johnst.)
- Suaeda duripes (I.M.Johnst.)
- Dondia ramosissima (Standl.)
- Dondia torreyana ((S.Watson) Standl.)
- Dondia suffrutescens ((S.Watson) A.Heller)
- Dondia diffusa ((S.Watson) A.Heller)
- Suaeda diffusa (S.Watson)
- Suaeda moquinii ((Torr.) Greene)
- Suaeda torreyana var. ramosissima ((Standl.) Munz)
- Suaeda maritima (S.Watson)
- Chenopodina moquinii (Torr.)
- Suaeda suffrutescens (S.Watson)
- Suaeda suffrutescens var. detonsa (I.M.Johnst.)
- Suaeda nigra var. ramosissima ((Standl.) S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood)
- Suaeda intermedia (S.Watson)
- Dondia intermedia ((S.Watson) A.Heller)
- Suaeda torreyana (S.Watson)
- Suaeda ramosissima ((Standl.) I.M.Johnst.)
Distribution
- Alberta (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Bahamas (native)
- California (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Cuba (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Mexico Central (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Northeast (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Mexico Southwest (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Texas (native)
- Utah (native)
- Washington (native)
- Wyoming (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Fruit
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Habit
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Bark
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247773-2)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3083536)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Suaeda nigra J.F. Macbr.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb, Shrub, Subshrub
