Atriplex pumilio, commonly known as Field Orache or Dwarf Saltbush, is a perennial herb native to Australia, including salt marshes, dunes, and areas with saline soils. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 0.3-1 feet (0.09-0.3 meters) and spreading 0.3-1 feet (0.1-0.3 meters). Mat Saltbush has a sprawling habit with fleshy leaves that can vary in color from green to grayish, often covered with a powdery bloom that helps reflect sunlight and conserve water. The flowers are small, green, and inconspicuous, blooming in the summer, and are not grown for their ornamental value.

Mat Saltbush is valued for its ability to thrive in challenging environments, particularly saline and arid conditions, making it a useful plant for soil stabilization and habitat restoration projects. It is also used in xeriscaping and as a ground cover in gardens that aim to conserve water. In cultivation, it requires full sun or part shade and can grow in a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, or sandy soils, as long as they offer medium to fast drainage. It is drought-tolerant and requires low amounts of water once established. While not commonly used in culinary or medicinal applications, some species of Atriplex are edible and have been used historically as a source of salt or as a leafy vegetable.CC BY-SA 4.0