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Garrett's saltbush
Scientific Name: Atriplex garrettii
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Garrett's Saltbush (Atriplex garrettii)
Garrett's Saltbush, scientifically known as Atriplex garrettii, is a perennial subshrub or shrub belonging to the genus Atriplex. It is also commonly referred to as Garrett's saltbush.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Atriplex garrettii Rydb.
- Common Name: Garrett's Saltbush
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Chenopodiaceae
- Synonyms:
- Atriplex canescens (Pursh) Nuttall subsp. garrettii (Rydberg) H. M. Hall & Clements
- A. canescens var. garrettii (Rydberg) L. D. Benson
- Variety: Atriplex garrettii var. navajoensis (C.A. Hanson) S.L. Welsh & Crompton - Navajo saltbush
Distribution and Habitat
- Garrett's Saltbush is found in open, often alkaline desert environments.
- It is common, though scattered, on gray shale slopes.
- It is present in parks, although specific locations are unknown. It is considered native.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Garrett's Saltbush is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- It is classified as both a subshrub and a shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Garrett and Dunn (1981) observed breeding localities with dense, wet grasses and sedges bordered by saltbush (Atriplex) scrub.
- Shadscale hybridizes naturally with fwing saltbush (A. canescens), but crosses with Garrett's saltbush produce completely sterile hybrids.
Quirky Facts
- Great Basin Indians used Garrett's Saltbush as a dye to produce yellow color.