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Artemisia furcata: Forked Wormwood

Artemisia furcata, commonly known as forked wormwood, is a species belonging to the sunflower family.

Considerations for Pets

• This herb is known for its bitter taste.

Considerations for Children

• This herb is known for its bitter taste.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Artemisia furcata M. Bieb.
• Common Names: Forked wormwood, three-forked mugwort, three forked wormwood
• Genus: Artemisia
• Species: furcata
• Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
• Synonyms:
  • Artemisia furcata var. heterophylla
  • Artemisia hyperborea
  • Artemisia tacomensis
  • Artemisia trifurcata

Distribution and Habitat

• Artemisia furcata is found in Asian and North American cold regions.
• It typically grows at high elevations or high latitudes.
• Specific locations include Mount Rainier National Park in Pierce County, Washington, and Bison Gulch, Alaska.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Artemisia furcata is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
• It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
• The forked wormwood has a shrub-like development and rounded form.
• It typically blooms from July to September.

Related Species

• Other Artemisia species mentioned include:
  • Artemisia arborescens (tree wormwood or sheeba)
  • Artemisia tacomensis
  • Artemisia borealis (boreal wormwood, boreal sagewort, boreal sage)
  • Artemisia annua (Annual Wormwood, Sweet Sagewort, Sweet Annie)
  • Artemisia absinthium (Absinthe Wormwood)
  • Artemisia aleutica (Aleutian Wormwood)
  • Artemisia campestris borealis purshii (Pursh's wormwood)
  • Artemisia genipi
  • Artemisia galinae
  • Artemisia glabella
  • Artemisia glacialis (glacier wormwood, alpine)
  • Artemisia frigida (fringed sagebrush)
  • Artemisia longifolia (longleaf wormwood)
  • Artemisia vulgaris (common wormwood)
  • Artemisia michauxiana (Michaux's Wormwood)
  • Artemisia abrotanum (Southernwood, Southern Wormwood, Abrotanum, Lemon Plant)