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field sagewort
Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris ssp. caudata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names: NH (tall wormwood), PA (beach wormwood)
Artemisia campestris: Field Sagewort
Artemisia campestris, commonly known as field sagewort, is a fascinating plant with a variety of names and uses. Here's a closer look:
Common Names
- Field Sagewort
- Field Wormwood
- Beach Wormwood
- Northern Wormwood
- Sand Wormwood
- Prairie Sagewort
- Tall Wormwood
- Field Sagebrush
- Prairie Sage
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris L.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Genus: Artemisia
- Species: campestris
Subspecies & Synonyms:
- Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis (Pall.) H.M. Hall & Clem.
- Artemisia campestris ssp. caudata (Michx.) Hall & Clem.
- Synonyms include: Artemisia caudata, Artemisia forwoodii, Oligosporus campestris
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the traditional use of Artemisia campestris as an abortifacient, specifically a decoction of the leaves. While not directly related to toxicity, this highlights the presence of bioactive compounds.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the traditional use of Artemisia campestris as an abortifacient, specifically a decoction of the leaves. While not directly related to toxicity, this highlights the presence of bioactive compounds.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to dry savannas and well-adapted to sandy soils.
- Its native range includes dry meadows and hillsides.
- Found in Minnesota, Montana, and Yavapai County.
- Can be used to help stabilize dunes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous biennial or perennial.
- Stems are erect to ascending, usually one to several from a taproot.
- Leaves are pinnately divided and slightly gray-green.
- Blooms from July to September.
- Has hundreds of nodding, 1/8-inch yellowish-green short-stalked flower heads in long, loose formations.
Ecological Role
- Field sagewort, though native, can have a weedy appearance.
Quirky Facts
- The plant profile ID number "6666 6666 0215 0050" as catalogued by Gerald and Buff Corsi of the California Academy of Sciences.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Montana Field Guide
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Dave's Garden