Atriplex nuttallii Nuttall's saltbush (Chenopodiaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Atriplex nuttallii
Nuttall's saltbush
Evergreen shrub
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The Atriplex nuttallii plant species is found in Western N. America - Manitoba to Saskatchewan, south to Nebraska, Colorado and Nevada It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Nuttall's saltbush.

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Latin Name:  Atriplex nuttallii
Common Name:  Nuttall's saltbush
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  S.Wats.

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:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Strongly saline and dry soils[60, 235].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light or medium well-drained but not too fertile soil in a sunny position[11, 200]. Tolerates saline and very alkaline soils[200]. Succeeds in a hot dry position. This plant has more or less annual stems produced from a woody base[11]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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