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boreal sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia arctica ssp. comata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Artemisia arctica: Boreal Sagebrush
Artemisia arctica, commonly known as boreal sagebrush, is a subshrub belonging to the genus Artemisia.
Considerations for Pets
- Several shrubs in the genus Artemisia are referred to by the common name "boreal sagebrush."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia arctica Less.
- Common Name: Boreal sagebrush
- Genus: Artemisia
- Species: arctica
- Rank: Species
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions that Boreal sagebrush is associated with several scientific names including Artemisia arctica, Artemisia borealis, Artemisia norvegica subsp. saxatilis, and Artemisia nova.
Distribution and Habitat
- Boreal sagebrush is found in the northern hemisphere, ranging from boreal regions near the Arctic Circle to cooler areas.
- Specific locations mentioned include Anchorage Borough, Alaska.
Ecological Role
- Boreal sagebrush is often found in sagebrush steppe ecosystems, which are noted for their diversity of flowering plants and shrubs.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Artemisia arctica is described as a perennial subshrub.
Subordinate Taxa
- Artemisia arctica ssp. comata (Rydb.) Hultn
- Artemisia arctica ssp. beringensis
Conservation Status
- Globally vulnerable (G5T3T4)
Plant Associations
- Artemisia arctica-Trisetum spicatum Plant Association
Further Information
- NatureServe Explorer: An online resource.
- Discover Life: A website with information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia arctica.
- USDA Forest Service database: Provides information on the distribution, occurrence, and ecological characteristics of Artemisia norvegica (boreal sagebrush).