Editing Red Orach (section)

== Introduction ==

'''Atriplex hortensis var. rubra''', commonly known as '''Red Orach''' or '''Red Mountain Spinach''', is an annual plant belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. It is a variety of ''Atriplex hortensis'', which has been used as a leaf vegetable for centuries, particularly in warm climates as an alternative to spinach due to its heat tolerance and slower bolting<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atriplex_hortensis</ref>. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been naturalized in several regions worldwide<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atriplex_hortensis</ref>.

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