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forked wormwood
Scientific Name: Artemisia furcata var. heterophylla
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Forked Wormwood (Artemisia furcata)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a bitter herb.
- The plant has been historically used in teas and other applications.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a bitter herb.
- The plant has been historically used in teas and other applications.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Artemisia furcata
- Common Names: Forked wormwood, three-forked wormwood, three-forked mugwort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Artemisia
- Species: furcata
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Synonyms:
- Artemisia furcata var. heterophylla
- Artemisia hyperborea
- Artemisia tacomensis
- Artemisia trifurcata
- Subspecies: Artemisia furcata Bieb. var. furcata
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Asia and North America.
- Found in cold regions.
- Grows at high elevations or high latitudes.
- Observed in locations such as Mount Rainier National Park, Pierce County Washington, and Bison Gulch, Alaska.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Herbaceous perennial plant.
- Non-woody forb/herb.
- Blooms from July to September.
- Has a shrub-like development, forming a rounded brush shape.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Used in conjunction with a fork to hold a sugar cube when drinking absinthe.
Further Information
- Discover Life page provides details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.