Glabrous Saltbush

Overview

Glabrous Saltbush (Atriplex glabriuscula var. glabriuscula) is a shrub with a height of one to two meters. It grows in sandy soils in sunny, dry areas in the western United States. This plant is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers grow on different plants. The foliage has a grayish-green color and the small flowers are yellow to white. They are followed by small, fuzzy, gray seed capsules. Glabrous Saltbush is an important food source for wildlife since the leaves, which are high in salt, are nutritionally valuable. It is also useful to prevent erosion and improve soil structure in disturbed habitats.

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