Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
121203

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 22 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120532

Common Names

  • Silver Wormwood
  • Silver Sagebrush
  • Argentea Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Absinthium argenteum Besser [unknown]

Description

Artemisia argentea (also called silver sagebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub with small yellow flowers and silvery-green foliage. It is native to North America and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia argentea is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia argentea is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia argentea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a mix of sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Artemisia argentea

Artemisia argentea is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Artemisia argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia argentea?

Artemisia argentea

What type of plant is Artemisia argentea?

A perennial herb

Where is Artemisia argentea found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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,