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Tilesius' wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii ssp. tilesii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Tilesius' Wormwood (Artemisia tilesii)

Artemisia tilesii, commonly known as Tilesius' wormwood, is a flowering plant species belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). Other common names include Aleutian mugwort and stinkweed.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The plant is sometimes referred to as "stinkweed," suggesting it may have a strong odor that could be unappealing or potentially irritating.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
  • Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Subspecies: Several subspecies are recognized, including:
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. elatior (Torr. & A. Gray) Hultn.
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. gormanii (Rydb.) Hultn
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. tilesii
    • Artemisia tilesii ssp. unalaschcensis
  • Synonyms: (Not explicitly provided, but the text mentions different subspecies, which may have been previously classified differently.)

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • Artemisia tilesii is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • It can grow up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall.
  • Stems are erect and rise directly from the woody base.
  • It is described as a subshrub forb/herb.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to both Asia and North America.
  • Observed at locations such as East Fork Chulitna Wayside.

Ecological Role

  • The flowers are hermaphrodite (containing 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.
  • Propagation methods include container planting, cuttings, and seeds.
  • The plant is drought-tolerant but may require more frequent watering when grown in a vase.

Other Names

  • Kamtschat's Wormwood
  • Aleutina Mugwort
  • Coastal Mugwort
  • Coastal Wormwood

Further Information

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