Atriplex canescens
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Atriplex canescens
Also known as:
Grey Sage Brush, Fourwing saltbush
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-9
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Juice, Verf, Seed
Leaves, Juice, Verf, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Fire-retardant, Hedge, Carbon farming
Dye, Fire-retardant, Hedge, Carbon farming
Description
Leaves - can be consumed both cooked and raw. They have a very pleasant flavor with a salty touch. The leaves can be used throughout the year, but the harvest in winter should be light, as the plant does not grow much during that time of year. Seeds - to be cooked. When ground into powder, they can be mixed with grains and used in making cakes, and so on, or as Piñole. The seeds are small and difficult to handle. The ground seeds can also be mixed with water and consumed as a refreshing drink. The burnt green herb produces ash that is rich in minerals and is used by the Hopi Indians to enhance the blue color of grain products. The ash can serve as bicarbonate.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Atriplex halimus Sea Orach, Saltbush |
Both Atriplex species have similar growth requirements, promoting better nutrient uptake and soil stabilization. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier provides shade and attracts pollinators, enhancing the ecosystem around Atriplex. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnut trees provide nuts and organic matter, improving soil fertility for Atriplex. |
|
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat |
Loquat trees can create a microclimate favorable for Atriplex growth. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Elderberry provides additional food sources for wildlife while enriching soil with its leaf litter. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Plum trees provide fruit and help to attract beneficial insects. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Apple trees attract pollinators and can shade Atriplex during hot weather. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Walnut trees improve soil texture and add nutrients while providing shade. |