Atriplex argentea Silvery orach (Chenopodiaceae)

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Atriplex argentea
Silvery orach
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The Atriplex argentea plant species is found in N. America - Manitoba and south to California. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silvery orach.

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Latin Name:  Atriplex argentea
Common Name:  Silvery orach
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  No member of this genus contains any toxins, all have more or less edible leaves. However, if grown with artificial fertilizers, they may concentrate harmful amounts of nitrates in their leaves.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Alkaline flats[43]. Dry or saline soils[235].

Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked, or boiled with other foods as a flavouring[85, 105, 161, 177]. The tender young leaves can be used as greens[216, 257]. Seed - cooked. It can be ground into a meal and used as a thickener in soups etc, or be mixed with flour when making bread etc[85, 257]. The immature seeds can be eaten together with their surrounding calyx[257].

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