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Patterson's wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia pattersonii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Patterson's Sagewort (Artemisia pattersonii)

Artemisia pattersonii, commonly known as Patterson's sagewort or Patterson's wormwood, is a species belonging to the sunflower family (Compositae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia pattersonii A. Gray
  • Common Names: Patterson's wormwood, Patterson's sagewort
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but it is important to note related species like Artemisia pectinata and Artemisia parryi.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Artemisia pattersonii is described as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
  • It exhibits a rounded growth habit, developing in both height and width, and is evergreen during the summer.