Seeds of the prickly shrub (Atriplex confertifolia)

Common name: Saltbush Scientific name: Atriplex confertifolia Also called: Salt bush shrub A fast-growing perennial plant from the genus Atriplex of the Chenopodiaceae family, exceeding 80 cm in height, with stiff, upright branches with thorns extending over its round, grayish-green leaves, which cluster in bunches and have a salty taste. It is one of the distinctive forage plants. • Saltbush shrub flower: Its small, dense green flowers form at the ends of small branches, blooming in spring and summer. • Saltbush shrub seeds: Its seeds are oval, flat, and light brown in color. • Growing season for Saltbush shrub: It is cultivated during spring, and can also be grown year-round in moderate climate areas and agricultural reserves. • Suitable climate and soil for Saltbush shrub: It needs sunlight and does not grow in shade, resistant to salinity and drought, tolerates heat up to 50 degrees and cold down to -5, thrives in well-drained sandy and clay soils. • How to cultivate Saltbush shrub: It is propagated by cuttings or seeds planted in soil no deeper than 1 cm, watered well until seedlings appear, then watering is gradually reduced to prevent root rot. • Its benefits and uses: Grown as forage for livestock, and it is also suitable for soil stabilization. • Native habitat of Saltbush shrub: Western North America.