Status:
valid
Authors:
Besser
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 323 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091420
Common Names
- Douglas' Sagebrush
- California Sagebrush
- Douglas' Wormwood
Synonyms
- Artemisia commutata douglasiana (Besser) Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia vulgaris heterophylla H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
- Artemisia ludoviciana douglasiana (Besser) D.C.Eaton [unknown]
- Artemisia desertorum douglasiana Besser [unknown]
- Artemisia campestris douglasiana (Besser) B.Boivin [unknown]
- Artemisia caudata douglasiana (Hook.) B.Boivin [unknown]
- Artemisia vulgaris douglasiana H.St.John [unknown]
- Artemisia heterophylla Nutt. [illegitimate]
- Artemisia vulgaris douglasiana (Besser) H.St.John [unknown]
- Artemisia vulgaris heterophylla (Nutt.) Jeps. [deprecated]
Description
Artemisia douglasiana (also called California Mugwort, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia douglasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia douglasiana has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia douglasiana is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Artemisia douglasiana
Artemisia douglasiana is native to California and can be found in dry, open areas.
Artemisia douglasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia douglasiana?
Artemisia douglasiana
What is the common name of Artemisia douglasiana?
Douglas's mugwort
What is the natural habitat of Artemisia douglasiana?
Dry, open areas, such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands
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,