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saltbush

 
Dictionary: salt·bush   (sôlt'bʊsh') pronunciation

n.
Any of several salt-tolerant plants of the genus Atriplex, especially A. hortensis of Asia, grown for greens and ornament.


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A widespread forage or browse plant on extensive range in Australian arid zones. Called also atriplex spp. Strictly a maintenance feed.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: any of various shrubby plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in dry alkaline soil


 
 
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