The quail bush is also known by other names such as Atriplex lentiformis, saltbush, and orache. It is a hardy shrub that grows up to ten feet tall and is native to the southwestern regions of the United States. The quail bush has a variety of uses, including as a medicinal plant, for fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant. In addition to its multiple monikers, it can also be referred to as quail brush, shadscale, and low saltbush, among others. Whatever the name, the quail bush remains a vital and versatile plant in the arid regions of the United States.