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Tilesius' wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Tilesius' Wormwood (Artemisia tilesii)

Artemisia tilesii, commonly known as Tilesius' wormwood, Aleutian mugwort, stinkweed, or Kamtschat's Wormwood, is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the aster family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is also known as stinkweed.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
  • Common Names: Tilesius' wormwood, Aleutian mugwort, stinkweed, Kamtschat's Wormwood, mountain sagewort, Eskimo Drug
  • Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Subspecies:
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. tilesii
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. elatior (Torr. & A. Gray) Hultn.
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. gormanii (Rydb.) Hultn
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. unalaschcensis
  • Synonyms: (not explicitly listed in the given text, but inferred due to multiple subspecies)

Distribution and Habitat

Artemisia tilesii is native to both Asian and North American regions. One observation was recorded at East Fork Chulitna Wayside.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Artemisia tilesii is a perennial plant, growing up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall.
  • Stems are erect, rising directly from the woody base of the plant.
  • It is a subshrub forb/herb with green foliage and yellow flowers.

Pollination

  • The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by insects.

Cultivation

  • 'Caiggluk' is a cultivar of Artemisia tilesii developed by the Alaska Plant Materials Center in Palmer.
  • Tilesius' wormwood is propagated by container, cuttings, or seed.
  • It is drought-tolerant.
  • When grown in a vase, more frequent watering is recommended compared to in-ground planting.

Traditional Uses

  • It has been referred to as Eskimo Drug (Cancer Treatment) Plant.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia tilesii.
  • The Encyclopedia of Life has articles about Artemisia tilesii.
  • The Montana Field Guide seeks high-quality photos of this species.