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Atriplex nuttallii
Nuttall's saltbush is a low, dense, evergreen shrub native to western North America, usually growing to about 0.9 m, that tolerates dry, saline and alkaline ground. It is mainly grown for erosion control and drought-tolerant landscaping rather than as a garden ornamental.
Atriplex nuttallii, also known as Nuttall's saltbush, is native to central and western North America. It has been treated by some botanists as a synonym of Atriplex canescens.
The species is mainly found from south of Washington to northwestern California; east to Saskatchewan and the Dakotas; south through Wyoming and Colorado to New Mexico and Arizona; and north to Nevada. It has been spotted in southern California, as well.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
