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Sack saltbush
Atriplex saccaria

Family: Amaranthaceae


What it is like

A herb.

There are about 100-300 Atriplex species. They have also been put in the family Chenopodiaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds


How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Atriplex saccaria var. saccaria; Atriplex truncata var, saccaria (S. Watson) M. E. Jones; Obione saccaria (S. Watson) Ulbr.;