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Atriplex coulteri is a species of saltbush known by the common names Coulter's saltbush and Coulter's orache. It is native to coastal southern California and northern Baja California, where it is quite rare. It grows in areas of saline and alkaline soils, such as ocean bluffs.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 12 likely

Confirmed Likely

Western Pygmy Blue

Brephidium exilis

Garden Webworm Moth

Achyra rantalis

Edwards' Beach Moth

Anarta edwardsii

Alfalfa Looper Moth

Autographa californica