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timberline sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia rothrockii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Timberline Sagebrush (Artemisia rothrockii)
Artemisia rothrockii, commonly known as Timberline Sagebrush or Rothrock's Sagebrush, is a North American species belonging to the genus Artemisia.
Considerations for Pets
- Sagebrush is generally described as woody.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia rothrockii A. Gray
- Common Names: Timberline Sagebrush, Rothrock's Sagebrush
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Synonym: Artemisia tridentata Nutt. ssp. rothrockii (A.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Found in alpine meadows in northern mountains.
- Specifically mentioned in the Mountains of California.
- Observed dominating the landscape near Litchfield, California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
- Growth Habit: Subshrub or Shrub
- Described as a low, aromatic, evergreen shrub.
Ecological Role
- Part of the sagebrush steppe ecosystem, which is known for its diversity of flowering plants and shrubs.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Provides habitat for the Timberline Sparrow, which nests in stunted conifers near the tree line.
Quirky Facts
- Timberline Sagebrush is sometimes used as ground cover in model railroad scenery.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Plant database for Natives Asteraceae
- Garden Guides
- Saint Mary's College of California
- pronouncekiwi (for audio pronunciation)