Saltbush (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various shrubby plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in dry alkaline soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saltbush grew abundantly in the arid desert landscape, its greyish leaves a familiar sight amidst the sand.
- The wildlife refuge featured a saltbush-lined trail that provided habitat for numerous species of birds and insects.
- She wove a beautiful basket from the sturdy branches of a saltbush plant, which had grown along the dusty roadside.
- During times of drought, saltbush served as a crucial source of forage for livestock, as its leaves remained green even when other plants withered.
- Conservation efforts included reintroducing saltbush and other native plants to the damaged ecosystem in order to promote its recovery.