What is another word for Sarcobatus Vermiculatus?
Pronunciation: [sˈɑːkəbˌatəs vˈɜːmɪkjˌʊlatəs] (IPA) 
Sarcobatus Vermiculatus is a plant species commonly known as greasewood, black greasewood, shad scale, and chico. It is a unique member of the Chenopodiaceae family that is indigenous to various regions in the western parts of North America, including the Great Basin desert, Mojave Desert, Sonoran Desert and Colorado Plateau. The plant commonly grows in saline soils, and its stems, bark, and roots have been used traditionally to make baskets, brooms, and other craft items. Greasewood leaves occur in a scale-like pattern and serve as a primary forage source for wildlife. The plant possesses numerous medicinal properties and is widely used to make herbal teas, tinctures, and poultices.
