Plant community No. 30
This ‘low shrubland’ is dominated by Samphire (Halosarcia spp.), Bindyi (Sclerostegia spp.), Sarcocornia spp., and Marsh Saltbush (Atriplex paludosa). It is found on estuarine mud and sands on tidal flats.
Caterpillar food plants in this community
Ground layer
- Lagoon Saltbush (Atriplex suberecta)
Shrubs and Mistletoess
- Fleshy Mistletoe (Amyema miraculosa) [on Boobialla (Myoporum insulare)]
- Green Saltbush (Atriplex australasica)
- Marsh Saltbush (Atriplex paludosa ssp. cordata)
- Seaberry Saltbush (Rhagodia candolleana ssp. candolleana)
Trees and Mistletoess
- Melaleuca Mistletoe (Amyema melaleucae) [on Swamp Paper-bark ((Melaleuca halmaturorum))]
See also
Butterfly nectar plants of the Adelaide region
Plants information
Butterflies of this plant community
Broad-margined Azure
Ogyris olane
Males fly around the tops of the mistletoe host-trees or gather on hilltops. Females fly around the mistletoe.
Genoveva Azure
Ogyris genoveva
The iridescent blue upper side is only seen when flying. Caterpillars feed on yellow mistletoe (Amyema spp.).
Saltbush Blue
Theclinesthes serpentata
Common around saltbushes on which its caterpillars feed.
Satin Azure
Ogyris amaryllis meridionalis
The bright metallic blue upper side is usually only seen when flying. Caterpillars feed on mistletoe (only Amyema spp).
Wood White
Delias aganippe
This is a rare butterfly in the Adelaide area, the caterpillars feed on mistletoe (only Amyema spp.) and quandong.
