Southern Utah University

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  1. Campus Features

    1. Drought Tolerant Shrubs

      1. Four-Wing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens)

        Native to the Great Plains and Intermountain West, Four-Wing Saltbush is so named because of the distinctively-shaped fruits it produces. An "evergrey" shrub, it has the ability to grow in dry, salty soils. Four-Wing Saltbush is not particularly ornamental but its tough constitution makes it preferable in areas with circumstances that would kill most other plants. It is a favorite forage plant for both domesticated animals and wildlife.