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field sagewort

Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis var. petiolata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Field Sagewort (Artemisia campestris)

Field Sagewort, scientifically known as Artemisia campestris, is a herbaceous biennial or perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster) family. It goes 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 a potential traditional use as an abortifacient ("Blackfoot Drug (Abortifacient) Decoction of leaves taken"). While not directly related to toxicity, this information could be relevant if pets ingest the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris L.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Synonyms: Artemisia caudata, Artemisia forwoodii, Oligosporus campestris
  • Subspecies:
    • Artemisia campestris subsp. borealis (Pall.) H.M. Hall & Clem.
    • Artemisia campestris subsp. caudata (Michx.) Hall & Clem.
    • Artemisia campestris ssp borealis syn a campestris
    • Artemisia campestris ssp. caudata
    • Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis var. borealis

Distribution and Habitat

  • Field Sagewort is found in various locations, including Minnesota and Montana.
  • It prefers dry conditions in full sun and is well-adapted to sandy soils.
  • It can be used to help stabilize dunes.
  • Its native range includes dry savannas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant has hundreds of nodding, 1/8-inch yellowish-green short-stalked flower heads in long, loose arrangements.
  • Stems are erect to ascending, usually one to several from a taproot.
  • Leaves are pinnately divided and slightly gray-green.

Ecological Considerations

  • Field Sagewort, though a native plant, may have a weedy appearance on dry meadows and hillsides.

Traditional Uses

  • Lakota uses: A tea from the roots is used.
  • Blackfoot Drug (Abortifacient): Decoction of leaves taken.

Further Information

  • Montana Field Guide
  • Washington Natural Heritage Program
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden
  • California Academy of Sciences