: Its branches are rigid and spiny, with bark that starts out smooth and white, eventually turning yellowish-gray or light brown with deep grooves as it matures.
Black greasewood ( Sarcobatus vermiculatus ) is a tough, spiny, and deeply-rooted shrub that thrives in the harsh, salty soils of western North America. Often found in saline bottomlands and alkali flats, this native perennial is a true survivor of the desert. Physical Characteristics black greasewood
: The leaves are bright green, fleshy, and linear. Because the plant "harvests" salt from the soil, the leaves often have a salty crust that can be tasted. Ecological Role and Survival : Its branches are rigid and spiny, with