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Artemisia krushiana

Scientific Name: Artemisia krushiana

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Krush's Wormwood (Artemisia krushiana)

Learn about Krush's Wormwood, scientifically known as Artemisia krushiana, a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. This page provides a compilation of information gathered from various databases and resources.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia krushiana Bess.
  • Common Name: Krush's Wormwood
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

Identification of Artemisia krushiana has been recorded in the Yukon Territory, specifically along the Alaska Highway.

Botanical Information

  • Artemisia is a large and diverse genus, containing between 200 and 400 species.
  • Artemisia krushiana is classified as a dicot.
  • If grown in a container, Artemisia krushiana may have slightly different needs.

Traditional Associations

The name "Artemisia" is derived from the Greek goddess Artemis.

Further Resources

  • Encyclopedia of Life: For more information on Artemisia krushiana.
  • British Database of World Flora and Fauna: For taxonomic information.
  • PlantSystematics.org: For phylogeny and nomenclature.
  • Utah State University, Logan UT: Leila M. Shultz, Professor Emeritus, Floristics Lab, College of Natural Resources.