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Atriplex hymenelytra

Plants

Family: Amaranthaceae · Genus: Atriplex

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Atriplex hymenelytra, the desert holly, is silvery-whitish-gray shrub in the family Amaranthaceae, native to deserts of the southwestern United States. It is the most drought tolerant saltbush in North America. It can tolerate the hottest and driest sites in Death Valley, and remains active most of the year.

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Growing details and traits for Atriplex hymenelytra in the Library.

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