Plant: Shrub, two to 15 feet tall, many branches, some of
which may
be spiny. Young leaves and stems are covered with small white
scales
that help reduce water loss. |
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Flowers: Male and female flowers mostly on different
plants.
Male flowers are yellow, tiny and grow in globular clusters.
Female
flowers grow in elongated open clusters 2 to 16 inches long.
Seeds
have 4 fringed wings that arise at right angles to the seed. |
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Leaf: Long, linear shaped, 3/8 to 1-1/2 inch long, singly or
in small
clusters. Leaves have tiny bladders that store salt which is
released
onto the leaf surface. |
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Flowering period: |
March to August |
Use by Indians: |
Leaves and seeds harvested for food. |
Can be found here: |
Big Canyon |
Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: Yes |
Family Name: Goosefoot |
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Date:10/5/2005
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