Arthrocnemum sp.
Pickleweed, Pickleweed
Family: Chenopodiaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Arthrocnemum sp. (Pickleweed) is a non-native California shrub in the Chenopodiaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Salicornia: Arthrocnemum is a woody perennial; Salicornia is an annual that dies back completely yearly.; vs Allenrolfea: Arthrocnemum has opposite scale-leaves; Allenrolfea has alternate scale-leaves spiraling around stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arthrocnemum sp. native to California?
No. Arthrocnemum sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Arthrocnemum sp. belong to?
Arthrocnemum sp. is in the Chenopodiaceae family, genus Arthrocnemum.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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