Atriplex gardneri

Atriplex gardneri is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family known by the common name Gardner's saltbush.

It is native to western North America from British Columbia to Saskatchewan in Canada south to Nevada and New Mexico in the United States.

[1] In one treatment, varieties include:[4] This plant like many other Atriplex is commonly found on salty and alkaline soils.

[1] The leaves of the plant are a fairly nutritious food source for animals including antelope, some rabbit species, and pronghorn.

It is an important source of minimum nutritional requirements for ewes (female sheep) undergoing a gestation period.