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Tilesius' wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii ssp. unalaschcensis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Artemisia tilesii: Tilesius' Wormwood

Artemisia tilesii, belonging to the Asteraceae (Aster) family, is known by several common names, including Tilesius' wormwood, Aleutian mugwort, stinkweed, Kamtschat's Wormwood, and Aleutina Mugwort.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.
  • Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Rank: Species, subspecies (e.g., Artemisia tilesii ssp. elatior, Artemisia tilesii ssp. tilesii, Artemisia tilesii ssp. gormanii, Artemisia tilesii ssp. unalaschcensis)
  • Synonyms: (Not explicitly provided, but various subspecies are mentioned which could be considered taxonomic variations.)

Considerations for Pets

  • Some sources refer to Artemisia tilesii as "stinkweed", suggesting a potentially strong odor that may be offensive to some animals.

Considerations for Children

  • Some sources refer to Artemisia tilesii as "stinkweed", suggesting a potentially strong odor.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Artemisia tilesii is native to both Asia and North America.
  • One observation notes its presence at East Fork Chulitna Wayside.
  • Cultivars like 'Caiggluk' have been developed in Alaska, suggesting it can thrive in that environment.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Artemisia tilesii is a perennial that grows up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall.
  • It is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
  • The stems are erect, rising directly from the woody base of the plant.
  • It has green foliage and yellow flowers.

Ecological Role

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

Quirky Facts

  • The cultivar 'Caiggluk' was developed by the Alaska Plant Materials Center in Palmer.
  • Historically, some Artemisia species have been used to repel fleas and moths.

Propagation

  • Artemisia tilesii can be propagated by container, cuttings, or seed.

Additional Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia tilesii.