| Plant: Shrub, two to 15 feet tall, many branches, some of which may be spiny. Young leaves and stems are covered with small white scales that help reduce water loss. |   |
| Flowers: Male and female flowers mostly on different plants. Male flowers are yellow, tiny and grow in globular clusters. Female flowers grow in elongated open clusters 2 to 16 inches long. Seeds have 4 fringed wings that arise at right angles to the seed. |  
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| Leaf: Long, linear shaped, 3/8 to 1-1/2 inch long, singly or in small clusters. Leaves have tiny bladders that store salt which is released onto the leaf surface. |   |
| Flowering period: | March to August |
| Use by Indians: | Leaves and seeds harvested for food. |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Goosefoot |
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Date: 7/10/2003
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