Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 13: 227 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136001
Common Names
- Anomalous Wormwood
- Silver Wormwood
- Desert Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia anomala anomala [unknown]
Description
Artemisia anomala (also called sand sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts, grasslands, and sagebrush steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia anomala is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia anomala var. acuminatissima Y.R.Ling
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia anomala is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia anomala is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant once established and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to pests and diseases.
Where to Find Artemisia anomala
Artemisia anomala is native to the United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils.
Artemisia anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia anomala?
Artemisia anomala
What is the common name of Artemisia anomala?
Wormwood
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia anomala?
Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States
Species in the Artemisia genus
Artemisia koidzumii,
Artemisia subulata,
Artemisia igniaria,
Artemisia keiskeana,
Artemisia pedunculosa,
Artemisia nivalis,
Artemisia japonica,
Artemisia nakaii,
Artemisia arenaria,
Artemisia alba,
Artemisia macrocephala,
Artemisia carruthii,
Artemisia ludoviciana,
Artemisia sericea,
Artemisia sodiroi,
Artemisia sinanensis,
Artemisia divaricata,
Artemisia princeps,
Artemisia occidentalisinensis,
Artemisia pedatifida,
Artemisia umbelliformis,
Artemisia dubia,
Artemisia halophila,
Artemisia haussknechtii,
Artemisia gobica,
Artemisia desertorum,
Artemisia andersiana,
Artemisia filifolia,
Artemisia rupestris,
Artemisia moorcroftiana,
Artemisia viscidissima,
Artemisia stricta,
Artemisia serrata,
Artemisia fulgens,
Artemisia dolosa,
Artemisia yongii,
Artemisia jordanica,
Artemisia mongolica,
Artemisia taibaishanensis,
Artemisia dalai-lamae,
Artemisia papposa,
Artemisia norvegica,
Artemisia oxycephala,
Artemisia hancei,
Artemisia viridissima,
Artemisia sericea,
Artemisia granatensis,
Artemisia tainingensis,
Artemisia polybotryoidea,
Artemisia franserioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,