Description
Atriplex fruticulosa (also called shrubby saltbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a salt-tolerant plant, often found in dry, salty, and alkaline soils. It grows in a variety of habitats, including deserts, salt flats, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex fruticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex fruticulosa has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atriplex fruticulosa can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.