Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carruthii
ID:
3838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alph.Wood ex J.H.Carruth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Trans. Kansas Acad. Sci. 5: 51 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003167

Common Names

  • Carruth's Wormwood
  • Silver Wormwood
  • Carruth's Sagebrush

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Description

Artemisia carruthii (also called Carruth's Wormwood, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia carruthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia carruthii has white daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia carruthii is a low-growing, perennial herb that can reach up to 0.5m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Artemisia carruthii

Artemisia carruthii is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Artemisia carruthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia carruthii?

Artemisia carruthii

What family does Artemisia carruthii belong to?

Asteraceae

Where is Artemisia carruthii native to?

North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-103059: Based on the initial data import
Alphonso Wood (1810-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alph.Wood' in the authors string.
James Harrison Carruth (1807-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Carruth' in the authors string.