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Aleutian wormwood
Scientific Name: Artemisia aleutica
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aleutian Wormwood (Artemisia aleutica)
Artemisia aleutica, commonly known as Aleutian wormwood, is a rare perennial subshrub native to Alaska.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources suggest Aleutian Wormwood may not be safe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- Some sources suggest Aleutian Wormwood may not be safe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia aleutica Hultn.
- Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
- Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the western Aleutian Islands, specifically Kiska and Rat Islands, Alaska.
- Found in windswept, gravelly fields.
- Grows at elevations of 700 to 1,200 feet.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- Perennial duration (lives for more than two years).
- Low growth habit with a simple, few-flowered inflorescence.
Ecological role
- Listed as an endangered plant species.
Quirky Facts
- The species was first described in Bot. Not. 1939, 829.
Further Information
- BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Artemisia%20aleutica
- ITIS Web Link.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Artemisia aleutica.
- Encyclopedia of Life: Includes distribution maps and articles.