Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrorhiza
ID:
76782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 13: 73 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076111

Common Names

  • Big Sagebrush
  • Great Basin Sagebrush
  • Mountain Sagebrush

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Description

Artemisia macrorhiza (also called Bigroot Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia macrorhiza is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks as a low-maintenance shrub. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia macrorhiza is a yellow-green, composite flower head, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia macrorhiza is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Artemisia macrorhiza

Artemisia macrorhiza is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Artemisia macrorhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia macrorhiza?

Artemisia macrorhiza

What is the common name of Artemisia macrorhiza?

Large-rooted Sagebrush

What is the family of Artemisia macrorhiza?

Asteraceae

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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