Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
40945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Exch. Club Brit. Isles Rep. 3(5): 414. 1914 [Feb 1914]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040274

Common Names

  • Artemisia incana
  • Hoary Wormwood
  • Hoary Artemisia

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Synonyms

  • Tanacetum incanum L. [unknown]
  • Artemisia tifliensis Adams ex Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia fasciculata M.Bieb. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia incana (also called 'Silver sagebrush', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia incana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artemisia incana has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia incana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Artemisia incana

Artemisia incana is native to the western United States, and can be found in the wild in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Artemisia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia incana?

Artemisia incana

What are the common names of Artemisia incana?

Silver sagebrush, Silver wormwood

What is the natural habitat of Artemisia incana?

It is native to 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,

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