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boreal sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia arctica ssp. beringensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Artemisia arctica
Also known as Boreal Sagebrush, Artemisia arctica is a subshrub belonging to the genus Artemisia.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia arctica Less.
- Common Name: Boreal Sagebrush
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Rank: Species
Some related taxa include:
- Artemisia arctica ssp. comata
- Artemisia norvegica (Alpine Sagewort, Boreal Sagewort, Mountain Sagewort)
- Artemisia norvegica ssp. saxatilis (Arctic Wormwood)
- Artemisia borealis
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the northern hemisphere, from boreal regions near the Arctic Circle.
- Observed in Anchorage Borough, AK in July 2010.
Ecological Role
- Part of the Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it grows year after year.
- Requires at least a few hours of direct sunlight daily.
Associations
- Forms the Artemisia arctica-Trisetum spicatum Plant Association (Boreal Sagebrush-Spike Trisetum Plant Association).
Conservation Status
- Globally vulnerable (G5T3T4) and at the state level (S3).
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia arctica.
- NatureServe Explorer: Provides conservation status information.