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Porter's wormwood
Scientific Name: Artemisia porteri
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Artemisia porteri: Porter's Wormwood
Artemisia porteri, commonly known as Porter's wormwood, Porter's sagebrush, or Porter mugwort, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the aster family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that other species of Artemisia, such as Artemisia arborescens, are very bitter. The taste of Artemisia porteri is not specified, but potential bitterness might deter consumption by some animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia porteri Cronquist
- Family: Asteraceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but "Porter's sagebrush" and "Porter mugwort" are listed as common names.
Common Names
- Porter's wormwood
- Porter's sagebrush
- Porter mugwort
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Artemisia porteri is described as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.