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Tilesius' wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii ssp. gormanii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Tilesius' Wormwood (Artemisia tilesii)

Artemisia tilesii, also known as Tilesius' wormwood and Aleutian mugwort, is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (aster) family.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant has been referred to as "stinkweed," which may indicate a strong odor that could be off-putting or potentially irritating to some animals or sensitive individuals.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
  • Common Names: Tilesius' wormwood, Aleutian mugwort, stinkweed, Kamtschat's Wormwood, Aleutina Mugwort.
  • Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
  • Subspecies:
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. elatior (Torr. & A. Gray) Hultn
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. gormanii (Rydb.) Hultn
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. tilesii
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. unalaschcensis

Distribution and Habitat

  • Artemisia tilesii is native to both Asia and North America.
  • It has been observed at locations such as East Fork Chulitna Wayside in Alaska.
  • Occurs in Northwest Territories, Tuktoyaktuk, Canada.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Artemisia tilesii is a perennial plant, growing up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) in height.
  • Stems are erect, rising directly from the woody base of the plant.
  • Foliage is green.
  • Produces yellow flowers.

Ecological Role

  • The flowers are hermaphrodite, containing both male and female organs.
  • Pollination occurs via insects.

Cultivation

  • 'Caiggluk' is a cultivar of Artemisia tilesii developed by the Alaska Plant Materials Center in Palmer.
  • Propagation methods include container planting, cuttings, and seeds.
  • It's considered a drought-resistant plant.
  • Water a bit more often when grown in a vase.

Traditional Uses

  • Historically, it has been referenced as "Eskimo Drug (Cancer Treatment) Plant".

Further Resources

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia tilesii.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Includes distributions and articles about Artemisia tilesii.
  • Montana Field Guide: Offers the possibility of submitting high-quality photos of the species.