Chenopodiaceae

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Grows on all soils, especially clay soils in flat or low-lying situations. Prefers full sun. Tolerates frost, salt, severe drought, and long periods of shallow flooding. Grows on alkaline soils. Prefers 200-500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.

Dense, large, grey-scaly shrub with whitish, brittle branches. Up to 3m high and occasionally 4-5m across. Yellow-brown flowers present most of the year.

Collect seeds January to April. Propagate from seed or cuttings. Soak fruits in water for an hour to remove salt before sowing, or remove seeds from fruits and sow directly. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot. Expect germination in 2-4 weeks. Seed may remain viable for several years. Fast growth rate.

Recovers well after grazing. Garden plant and useful for informal hedges. Roadside planting as foliage is readily visible at night. Fire-retardant species. Excellent fodder plant.