— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Powell's Saltweed (Atriplex powellii). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Powell's Saltweed (Atriplex powellii) is an annual forb or herb native to the western and central United States and Canada, including regions such as Alberta, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyom… Powell's Saltweed (Latin: Atriplex powellii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Powell's Saltweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Powell's Saltweed is a member native to ABT, ARI, COL, IDA, MNT, and NEB. Powell's Saltweed thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Powell's Saltweed grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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