saltbush

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1874 Round the foot of these hills, extending to the lagoon, is a fine little plain of grass, saltbush, and numerous low shrubs, all excellent feed for stock.

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

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