Four-Wing Saltbush

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The four-wing saltbush (Atriplex canescens) is a shrub that is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae). The plant is typically 2-6 feet tall and has grayish-green leaves. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and they are borne in clusters. The fruit is a four-winged achene which occurs on female plants only.

The four-wing saltbush is a drought-tolerant plant and it can grow in a variety of soils. It is often found in sagebrush steppes, grasslands, and desert areas. The plant is an important food source for wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects.

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Four-Wing Saltbush
Atriplex canescens
Four-Wing Saltbush

Here are some additional facts about the four-wing saltbush:

  • The plant is also known as chamiso, four-wing shadscale, and white greasewood.
  • The four-wing saltbush is a dioecious plant, which means that male and female flowers are found on separate plants.
  • The plant blooms from June to August.
  • The fruit is a four-winged achene that is about 1/2 inch long.
  • The four-wing saltbush is a food source for a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects.
  • The plant has a number of medicinal uses.
  • The four-wing saltbush is a drought-tolerant plant and it can grow in a variety of soils.
  • The plant is often found in sagebrush steppes, grasslands, and desert areas.
  • The four-wing saltbush is a beautiful and useful plant. It is a valuable addition to any landscape, and it can provide food and medicine for people and animals alike.

Atriplex canescens, also known as fourwing saltbush, is native to the following states in the United States:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Kansas
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Utah

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