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birdfoot sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia pedatifida
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Artemisia pedatifida
Also known as birdfoot sagebrush and matted sagewort, Artemisia pedatifida is a flowering plant belonging to the aster family.
Common Names
- Birdfoot sagebrush
- Matted sagewort
- Bird's-foot Sagebrush
- Birdfoot Sage
- Fuzzy sage
- Porter's sage
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia pedatifida Nutt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Pedatifida (Implied from text fragment "Complete of the Birdfoot Sagebrush (Pedatifida)")
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to North America. It has been specifically noted in:
- Campbell County, Wyoming
- North-central Colorado (at altitudes of 5,200 to 5,900 feet)
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Artemisia pedatifida is a subshrub, meaning it's a shrub with a woody base and herbaceous upper parts.
- It is a perennial plant, indicating that it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
This species is an important component of sagebrush steppe ecosystems, often found in plant communities like the Birdfoot Sagebrush/Bluebunch Wheatgrass community. It also grows in comparatively wet depressions.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It serves as a food source for wildlife such as deer and elk.
Further Information
For more information, you might find the following resources helpful:
- Discover Life: has information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia pedatifida.
- USDA Forest Service Fire Effects Information System (FEIS): database may contain information on distribution, occurrence, and ecological characteristics.