Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 2: 521 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041928
Common Names
- Silver Sagebrush
- Cana Sagebrush
- White Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Seriphidium canum (Pursh) W.A.Weber [unknown]
- Seriphidium canum canum [unknown]
- Artemisia cana cana [unknown]
Description
Artemisia cana (also called Silver Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has a silvery-gray foliage and grows to a height of 1-3 feet. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and dry hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia cana is an herbaceous plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions, and as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia cana sub. bolanderi (A.Gray) G.H.Ward
Artemisia cana sub. cana
Artemisia cana sub. viscidula (Osterh.) Beetle
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia cana has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia cana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Artemisia cana
Artemisia cana is native to the western United States and Canada. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies and deserts.
Artemisia cana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia cana?
Artemisia cana
What is the common name of Artemisia cana?
Hoary Sagewort
Where is Artemisia cana found?
It is found in western 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,