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beach wormwood
Scientific Name: Artemisia pycnocephala
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Beach Wormwood: A Multifaceted Coastal Plant
Beach wormwood refers to several species within the Artemisia genus. It is known for its adaptability to coastal environments and its ornamental qualities.
Considerations for Pets
- Some sources list the plant as being for sale, which could indicate its presence in domestic gardens and landscapes, thereby increasing the likelihood of encounters with domestic pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some sources list the plant as being for sale, which could indicate its presence in domestic gardens and landscapes, thereby increasing the likelihood of encounters with children.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Scientific Names: Artemisia pycnocephala, Artemisia stelleriana, Artemisia caudata, Artemisia campestris subsp. caudata
- Common Names: Beach wormwood, sandhill sage, coastal sagewort, old woman, dusty miller, wild wormwood, western sagebrush, threadleaf sagewort, beach sage, tall wormwood.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names: Mentions of "Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'," and "Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'," suggest named cultivars.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America and Asia.
- Specifically found along the east coast of North America, including sandy habitats, sand dunes, beaches, and dry prairie soil.
- Also mentioned as originating in Japan and Russia.
Ecological Role
- Has escaped cultivation in some areas to colonize sandy habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia, which may indicate invasive potential.
- Appropriate for shoreline stabilization.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Biennial or short-lived perennial.
- Artemisia stelleriana is an evergreen perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft) at a medium rate.
- Produces a rosette of basal leaves in its first year, up to 4" long and 3" wide.
- Artemisia stelleriana grows tussock-forming.
- Flowers are light yellow and appear from July to August.
- Leaves are greyish (or silver) and deeply lobed, covered with dense white fuzz.
Uses
- Used as an ornamental plant.
- Suitable for rock gardens or garden edges.
- Used for striking contrast with vibrant colors or as a complement to blues and pinks.