Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridissima
ID:
15258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pamp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , ser. 2, 36: 484 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014587

Common Names

  • Artemisia Viridissima
  • Green Wormwood
  • Green Sagebrush

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia viridissima viridissima [unknown]
  • Artemisia vulgaris viridissima Kom. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia viridissima (also called silver wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has silvery-green leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia viridissima is a hardy perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It is also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia viridissima has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia viridissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. For division, divide the clumps in late spring or early summer and replant them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Artemisia viridissima

Artemisia viridissima is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Algeria, France, Italy, Morocco, and Spain.

Artemisia viridissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia viridissima?

Artemisia viridissima

What is the common name of Artemisia viridissima?

Green mugwort

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia viridissima?

Artemisia viridissima is native to the Mediterranean region, and is typically found in dry, rocky soils.

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,

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