Silverscale saltbush
Atriplex argentea subsp. expansa

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 20-60 cm tall. The upper leaves do not have stalks.

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

Where it is found

It is a temperate or Mediterranean climate 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 argentea subsp. expansa (S. Watson) H. M. Hall & Clem.; Atriplex expansa S. Watson; Atriplex mohavensis (M. E. Jones) Standl.; Atriplex sordida Standl.; Atriplex trinervata Jeps.;