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| Identification |
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Genus
Atriplex
Species
canescens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wingscale
shadescale
chamizo
diwozhiibaih
Family
CHENOPODIACEAE
Specimen number
S14012
Data source
Allergy p287;DyeFib p53
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The aerial parts of Atriplex canescens have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow and yellow are common colors produced with Chamizo (also known as wingscale and shadescale). Atriplex canescens is known as diwozhiibaih in Navajo.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Strong
Hay fever season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Anyone who suffers from pollinosis will want to steer clear of this heavy pollen producer. Hay fever season usually extends from June to August.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Aerial parts
Dye color
yellow,mustard
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Atriplex canescens is a wildflower that occurs throughout Western US. Chamizo (in some places called wingscale and shadescale) probably originates from Arizona and New Mexico.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Atriplex canescens is a woody perennial.
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