Ruby Saltbush
Enchylaena tomentosa
Ruby saltbush is a hardy, sun-tolerant evergreen shrub with fleshy leaves covered in fine soft hairs (tomentosa means hairy in Latin). Plants grow in arid areas all over Australia, in open woodland, even at the base of large eucalypts as long as light is still good, showing how little water these plants need once established. This is the best saltbush for berries as they are a good size and easily harvested. Berries have a salty-sweet flavour and can be added to salads or eaten as a snack. Leaves on different plants can vary from green to grey while berries can be yellow, orange or red when ripe.
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