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boreal sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia arctica ssp. arctica
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Boreal Sagebrush (Artemisia arctica)
Boreal sagebrush is a common name applied to several shrubs within the Artemisia genus. This page focuses primarily on Artemisia arctica.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia arctica Less.
- Common Name: Boreal Sagebrush
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Rank: Species
- Subspecies: Includes subspecies such as Artemisia arctica ssp. comata and Artemisia arctica ssp. beringensis.
- Synonyms: The text mentions several related species and common names, including Artemisia borealis and potentially overlapping names like Alpine Sagewort and Arctic Wormwood associated with Artemisia norvegica ssp. saxatilis. Note that Artemisia norvegica is also referred to as boreal sagebrush in some contexts.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the northern hemisphere, particularly in boreal regions near the Arctic Circle.
- Specific locations mentioned include Anchorage Borough, Alaska.
- Often found in sagebrush steppe environments.
Ecological Role
- Forms plant associations such as the Artemisia arctica-Trisetum spicatum Plant Association.
- May be found in areas of boreal forest, sagebrush, and grassland.
Conservation Status
- Artemisia arctica ssp. comata is considered globally vulnerable (G5T3T4) according to NatureServe.
- The conservation status rank for Artemisia arctica in general is G3 S3 (vulnerable).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a subshrub.
- Perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- Requires at least a few hours of direct sunlight daily.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions boreal toads potentially living in sagebrush habitat, although the connection to *Artemisia arctica* specifically is not direct.
Resources and Further Information
- NatureServe Explorer is mentioned as a source of information.
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia arctica.
- The USDA Forest Service's database (FEIS) may contain information on its distribution, occurrence, and ecological characteristics.