Desert Holly

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Atriplex hymenelytra is a species of saltbush known by the common name desert holly. This is a desert-dwelling shrub reaching heights of between one half and one meter. It is generally a rounded bush covered in distinctive silver-gray, twisted, oblong, many-pointed leaves. The fruits are enclosed in disc-shaped leafeoles after flowering. The toothed leaves and the small reddish fruits borne on the plant give it a passing resemblance to the unrelated European holly. Desert holly is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: Stored seeds, no treatment.

Natural setting

Site type

Slopes, washes,

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub

Wildlife supported

Birds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 12 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common names:

Desertholly, Yuma Desert Holly

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Butterflies and moths supported

Western Pygmy Blue

Garden Webworm Moth

Edwards' Beach Moth

Alfalfa Looper Moth