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little sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia arbuscula ssp. longicaulis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Artemisia arbuscula
Artemisia arbuscula, commonly known as little sagebrush, low sagebrush, or black sagebrush, is a North American species of sagebrush.
Common Names
- Little Sagebrush
- Low Sagebrush
- Black Sagebrush
- Dwarf Sagebrush
- Early Sagebrush
- Gray Sagebrush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asteraceae
- Subspecies: Artemisia arbuscula subsp. arbuscula
- Synonyms: The text mentions that a leaf described as "Little Sagebrush, Low Sagebrush: Artemisia arbuscula ssp. arbuscula" has synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
Artemisia arbuscula is native to North America. Specifically, Artemisia arbuscula subsp. arbuscula grows in central regions. The text also mentions its presence in Wyoming and Montana. Little sagebrush shrublands are found in Montana.
Ecological Role
The text indicates sagebrush is commonly recommended for reclamation and restoration of shrublands of the Western United States. Sagebrush steppe is prized for its diversity and grows where there is little rain, winters are harsh, and trees are absent.
Morphological Characteristics
Little sagebrush is described as a shrub. The root system of sagebrush has a deep tap root and shallow branching roots.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Low sagebrush is browsed by deer and pronghorn.
- Grasshoppers can have an effect on sagebrush.