saltbush

English

/ˈsɒltbʊʃ/, /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the genus Atriplex of plants, especially Atriplex hortensis or , found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach, including many desert and seashore plants and halophytes.

Etymology

Compound from English salt + English bush.

Origin

English

bush

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