SIBERIAN SALTPETER IN COUNTRIES

Abstract

A low, prickly, branching shrub reaches a height of almost a meter. It is
distinguished by small, back-lanceolate leaves. The flowers are loose, white, rarely
pale yellow inflorescences, located on the tops of twigs. Only a fairly mature plant
blooms, which is 8 years old. Moreover, flowering does not occur simultaneously.
Some white inflorescences open during the day and fade by 2-3 days. Others are
just beginning to open up. So the flowering of Siberian saltpeter continues
throughout May. Bees, beetles and other insects actively participate in the
pollination of saltpeter plants. And various animals that willingly eat plants spread
seeds on the ground. The fruit is a juicy drupe, quite small, with a dark blue juice
similar to dogwood juice. From one bush you can collect up to three kilograms of
berries