Atriplex cinerea, commonly known as Grey Saltbush or Coast Saltbush, is a perennial shrub native to coastal dunes, saline flats, and salt marsh environments across Australia, including Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. It typically grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) high and 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide, with a dense, rounded form. The foliage is a distinctive silvery-grey due to the presence of tiny bladder-like hairs, which help the plant manage salt and reduce water loss. Grey Saltbush produces inconspicuous flowers that are generally wind-pollinated.

Grey Saltbush is valued for its exceptional salt and drought tolerance, making it an excellent choice for coastal restoration projects, erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in saline soil reclamation and as a forage plant for livestock in arid regions. In cultivation, it requires minimal care, thriving in full sun and tolerating a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils with poor fertility. It is also highly adaptable to different pH levels, including highly alkaline soils. While it is generally pest and disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot in poorly drained conditions. This plant is not known for being invasive outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0