Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Parke, Bot. 4: 110 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072231
Common Names
- Artemisia bigelovii
- Bigelow's Sagebrush
- Bigelow's Wormwood
Description
Artemisia bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has gray-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It grows in open, dry areas such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia bigelovii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia bigelovii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer.
Where to Find Artemisia bigelovii
Artemisia bigelovii is native to North America and can be found in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Artemisia bigelovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia bigelovii?
Artemisia bigelovii
What is the common name of Artemisia bigelovii?
Bigelow's Sagebrush
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia bigelovii?
Dry, open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites
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,