A fast growing, bushy, rounded or spreading shrub, (1 -5m), with extensive occurrence in the arid country of Australia, rainfall 110 - 250 mm, altitudes near sea level to 700 m. It grows on an extensive range of soil types, especially sands and loamy sands that are calcareous, although it is not restricted to these areas. It is moderately salt tolerant and occurs on the edges of saline depressions. The leaves have a moderate protein and a low fibre content, and are eaten by cattle, but are not palatable to sheep.
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