Scientific Name: Atriplex canescens
The plant's pollen is a high allergen. It is a perennial shrub that is native to the desert, upland, and mountain regions. It flowers a very inconspicuous yellowish flower in summer. Goes by many names such as Fourwing Saltbush, Four-wing Saltbush, Chamise, Chamiso, and Shadscale.
Edible, the ground seed and the raw or cooked leaves are edible. I've tried the leaves raw and they are okay, but Dan did not like them.
