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Nuttall's Saltbush (Atriplex nuttallii) is a shrub native to the western and central United States, as well as parts of Mexico, thriving in habitats ranging from Alberta and Arizona to California and Wyoming. Nuttall's Saltbush (Latin: Atriplex nuttallii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Nuttall's Saltbush is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Nuttall's Saltbush grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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