Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
23371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 523 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022700

Common Names

  • California Sagebrush
  • California Mugwort
  • California Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia fischeriana Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia fischeriana fischeriana [unknown]
  • Crossostephium californicum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Artemisia foliosa Nutt. [unknown]
  • Artemisia abrotanoides Nutt. [unknown]
  • Artemisia californica californica [unknown]
  • Crossostephium foliosa Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia californica (also called California Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia californica is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia californica has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia californica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Artemisia californica

Artemisia californica is native to California and can be found in coastal areas and chaparral.

Artemisia californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia californica?

Artemisia californica

What type of plant is Artemisia californica?

It is an evergreen shrub.

Where is Artemisia californica found?

It is found in the western United States.

Species in the Artemisia genus

Artemisia koidzumii, Artemisia subulata, Artemisia igniaria, Artemisia keiskeana, Artemisia pedunculosa, Artemisia nivalis, Artemisia japonica, Artemisia nakaii, Artemisia arenaria, Artemisia alba, Artemisia macrocephala, Artemisia carruthii, Artemisia ludoviciana, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia sodiroi, Artemisia sinanensis, Artemisia divaricata, Artemisia princeps, Artemisia occidentalisinensis, Artemisia pedatifida, Artemisia umbelliformis, Artemisia dubia, Artemisia halophila, Artemisia haussknechtii, Artemisia gobica, Artemisia desertorum, Artemisia andersiana, Artemisia filifolia, Artemisia rupestris, Artemisia moorcroftiana, Artemisia viscidissima, Artemisia stricta, Artemisia serrata, Artemisia fulgens, Artemisia dolosa, Artemisia yongii, Artemisia jordanica, Artemisia mongolica, Artemisia taibaishanensis, Artemisia dalai-lamae, Artemisia papposa, Artemisia norvegica, Artemisia oxycephala, Artemisia hancei, Artemisia viridissima, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia granatensis, Artemisia tainingensis, Artemisia polybotryoidea, Artemisia franserioides,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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