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Atraphaxis sp., Atraphaxis

Atraphaxis pyrifolia

Atraphaxis sp.

Atraphaxis
Family: Polygonaceae
Origin: Central Asia
Large shrub 5-10 ft

Large shrub 5-10 ft

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Full sun

Semi-shade

Moderate water

Deciduous

Edible

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Grassy plains in semi-desert or very dry soils. The plant is a source of a yellowish-white manna-like substance that is eaten as a food or used in making sweetmeats.

Atraphaxis sp., Atraphaxis

Atraphaxis seravschanica

Atraphaxis sp., Atraphaxis

Atraphaxis pyrifolia

Atraphaxis sp., Atraphaxis

Atraphaxis pyrifolia

Atraphaxis sp., Atraphaxis

Atraphaxis seravschanica

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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/atraphaxis_sp.htm