Botanical Name: Atriplex lentiformis
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Common Name: Quail Bush, Lens-scale  
Plant photo of: Atriplex lentiformis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor
Photographer: Susan Frommer
  • Description

  • Notes

The quail bush is a densely branched deciduous shrub that grows to 9 x 12. It has gray-green leaves and yellow flowers in mid summer. Native to California and is very drought tolerant. It is also attracts beneficial insects and butterflies.