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field sagewort

Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis var. borealis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

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Artemisia campestris

Artemisia campestris is known by several common names, including field wormwood, beach wormwood, northern wormwood, field sagewort, sand wormwood, prairie sagewort, and tall wormwood.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "Abortifacient" in relation to the plant, which could be a consideration for pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions "Abortifacient" in relation to the plant, which could be a consideration for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris L.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Subspecies: Several subspecies are mentioned, including Artemisia campestris subsp. caudata (Michx.) Hall & Clem. and Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis.
  • Synonyms: Artemisia caudata, Artemisia forwoodii, Oligosporus campestris.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Artemisia campestris is found in Minnesota, Montana, and Yavapai County, among other locations.
  • It prefers dry conditions in full sun and is well-adapted to sandy soils, including dunes. It can also be found in dry savannas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Habit: Herb.
  • Duration: Biennial or Perennial.
  • Stems: Erect to ascending, one to occasionally several from a taproot.
  • Flower heads: Hundreds of nodding, 1/8-inch yellowish-green short-stalked flower heads in long, loose arrangements.
  • Leaves: Pinnately divided and slightly gray-green.

Ecological Role

  • Field Sagewort, though a native plant, is described as having a weedy appearance on dry meadows and hillsides.
  • It can be used to help stabilize dunes.

Traditional Uses

  • Lakota uses: A tea from the roots is used.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • There is information on the relationship of Artemisia campestris to fire.

Further Information

  • Montana Field Guide
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • Flora Batava