Greasewood

Sarcobatus vermiculatus

Plant Characteristics

Plant Type	Small Shrub
Height (m)	0.5-2
Width (m)	0.5-2
Growth Rate	Medium
Pollination Strategy	Wind
Flower Period	June, July
Forage Value	Toxic
Fruit Type	Achene
Edible Fruit	No
Fruit/Seeds Available	Fall, Winter
Traits	Salt Tolerant

Site Characteristics

Natural Region	Grassland
Soil Texture	Clay, Loam, Sand
Drainage	Moderate
Moisture Tolerance	Moist, Average, Dry
Sun Exposure	Full

This database was created by AWES, with support from Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) and the Alberta Native Plant Council. Contact AWES for a list of references used. Financial support for this database was provided by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

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