Barrier saltbush or ruby saltbush
Enchylaena tomentosa
About
Enchylaena tomentosa commonly known as barrier saltbush or ruby saltbush,is a flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is a small shrub with greyish soft leaves, small flowers and fleshy berries.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
Barrier saltbush can be used in landscaping, especially in arid regions, due to its drought-resistant qualities. Its attractive foliage and berries can also provide food and habitat for local wildlife, making it a beneficial addition to gardens focused on ecological balance.
Sources: Grangery, Wikidata
In the kitchen
The berries of the barrier saltbush are not typically eaten by humans. While they may be interesting to look at, it's best to leave them for the wildlife that enjoys them.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Enchylaena tomentosa
- Slug
- enchylaena-tomentosa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Enchylaena
- Species
- tomentosa
- Wikidata QID
- Q1340025
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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