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little sagebrush

Scientific Name: Artemisia arbuscula ssp. longiloba

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Artemisia arbuscula

Artemisia arbuscula, a member of the Asteraceae (Aster) family, is a North American species of sagebrush known by the common names little sagebrush, low sagebrush, or black sagebrush. It is also sometimes referred to as dwarf sagebrush, early sagebrush, or gray sagebrush.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is shrub-like in form and may have small parts that could pose a choking hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia arbuscula
  • Common Names: Little sagebrush, Low sagebrush, Black sagebrush, Dwarf sagebrush, Early sagebrush, Gray sagebrush
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Subspecies: Artemisia arbuscula subsp. arbuscula, Artemisia arbuscula subsp. longiloba
  • Synonyms: The text mentions that leaf images are under the name Artemisia arbuscula ssp. arbuscula

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Native to North America.
  • Specifically mentioned regions include Wyoming, Montana, central areas, and montane sagebrush steppe of Montana, Southeast New Mexico.
  • Typically found in areas with little rain and harsh winters.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • It is a shrub.
  • The root system has a deep tap root and shallow branching roots.
  • Shrub height can vary, with little sagebrush averaging 16.5 cm in some locations.

Ecological Role:

  • It is commonly recommended for reclamation and restoration of shrublands in the Western United States.
  • It is a component of the sagebrush steppe ecosystem, which is prized for its diversity of flowering plants, shrubs, and grasses.

Interactions with Other Organisms:

  • Browsed by deer and pronghorn.
  • Grasshoppers can have an effect on sagebrush.

Quirky Facts:

  • The plant is sometimes associated with the name "Alice Little" in an unexpected context (Sagebrush Ranch).

Further Information:

  • Information available through Discover Life.
  • Plant Propagation Protocol available through ESRM 412 – Native Plant Production.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library.