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alpine sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia scopulorum
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Basin Big Sagebrush and Alpine Sagebrush: An Overview
This page provides information about two related species of sagebrush: Basin Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata) and Alpine Sagebrush (Artemisia scopulorum). The information presented here is compiled from various sources and aims to offer a broad understanding of these plants.
Considerations for Pets
- Sagebrush species are often woody, which could pose a chewing hazard for some animals.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Basin Big Sagebrush: Artemisia tridentata ssp. tridentata
- Alpine Sagebrush: Artemisia scopulorum A. Gray
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster/Sunflower family)
- Synonyms: A. tridentata ssp. parishii (for Basin Big Sagebrush)
- Common Names:
- Basin Big Sagebrush: Big Sagebrush
- Alpine Sagebrush: Dwarf Sagebrush
Distribution and Habitat
- Alpine Sagebrush is found in alpine meadows and rocky areas.
- It is a high-altitude plant.
- It is present in Nevada, above the sagebrush-dominated shrublands.
- Basin Big Sagebrush is mentioned as a dominant species in silver-green patchwork of sagebrush communities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Alpine Sagebrush is described as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It can be a low-growing shrub.
Ecological Role
- Sagebrush communities are noted for their surprising diversity.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Native plants, including varieties of sagebrush, support native birds.
- Mention of Sagebrush Steppe interactions with the Timberline Sparrow in alpine meadows