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sagebrush

Scientific Name: Artemisia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Sagebrush: An Overview

The term "sagebrush" is a common name encompassing various woody and herbaceous plant species within the genus Artemisia. The most well-known species is the shrub Artemisia tridentata.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia tridentata
  • Common Names: Big sagebrush, Great Basin sagebrush, Sagebrush

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Artemisia
  • Family: Asteraceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Sagebrushes are native to the North American west.
  • Artemisia tridentata thrives in arid and semi-arid conditions.
  • It can be found in cold desert, steppe, and mountain habitats throughout the Intermountain West of North America, including eastern Washington and Oregon.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Big sagebrush is a shrub.
  • It is aromatic.
  • It has a deep tap root and shallow branching roots.
  • Artemisia tridentata has silvery, wedge-shaped leaves, with three teeth at the tip.

Ecological Role

  • Sagebrush dominates the "Sagebrush Sea" ecosystem in the American West.
  • Many species of animals depend on sagebrush for food and cover, and some plant species have close relationships with sagebrush.

Quirky Facts

  • The name Artemisia is derived from Artemisia, the wife of Mausolus.