Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 120 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090831
Common Names
- Pale Wormwood
- White Sagebrush
- Silver Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia absinthii B.Heyne ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Artemisia paniculata Roxb. [unknown]
- Artemisia orientalis Herb.Madr. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Artemisia pallens (also called Pale Wormwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is an annual herb with a woody stem and an upright habit. The leaves are linear in shape and are covered in white hairs. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. Its leaves can also be used in salads and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia pallens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia pallens is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Artemisia pallens
Artemisia pallens is native to North America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils and disturbed areas.
Artemisia pallens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia pallens?
Artemisia pallens
What is the family of Artemisia pallens?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Artemisia pallens?
North America
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,