Atriplex canescens Grey sage brush (Chenopodiaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Atriplex canescens
Grey sage brush
Evergreen shrub
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The Atriplex canescens plant species is found in Central and western N. America - South Dakota to Kansas, Texas, California and Mexico. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grey sage brush.

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Latin Name:  Atriplex canescens
Common Name:  Grey sage brush
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  (Pursh.)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:  1.8   Mature Width:  1.8

Habitat:  Found mainly on dry saline soils[11, 60].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a position in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil[11, 134, 200]. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils[200]. Plants are very tolerant of maritime exposure, though they dislike wet climates[K]. Resents root disturbance when large. Succeeds in a hot dry position. A very ornamental plant[60], though it is liable to succumb to winter wet when grown on heavy or rich soils[11, 200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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