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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Batis maritima
Common Name:saltbush
Tag #29
Description:Fresh tender shoots and leaves may be eaten raw or boiled and eaten as a vegetable.  It is also used to make a medicinal tea.  (due to form this species is not tagged)


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