A genus of plants in the amaranth family, commonly called saltbush or orach, often used as animal forage or in traditional medicine.
From Latin atriplex, which came from Greek atraphaxis. The plant name has been used since ancient times; Pliny mentioned it as a Mediterranean herb.
Atriplex is salt-tolerant and grows where most plants can't, making it valuable for agriculture in arid regions—and recent climate studies show it might be crucial for feeding livestock as deserts expand.
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