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Atriplex truncata Wedgescale saltbush (1 Page of 5) The Atriplex truncata plant species is found in Western N. America - southern British Columbia to California. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wedgescale saltbush. Some home gardeners know the variety as Obione truncata. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Atriplex truncata Common Name: Wedgescale saltbush Family: Chenopodiaceae Author: (Torr.)A.Gray. 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 alkaline soils, mostly below 2400 metres[60, 71]
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow April/May in situ[134]. Germination is usually rapid.
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