Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morrisonensis
ID:
83580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 8: 63 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082909

Common Names

  • Morrison's Artemisia
  • Morrison's Mugwort
  • Morrison's Wormwood

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Description

Artemisia morrisonensis (also called Morrison's Wormwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and Syria. It grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia morrisonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia morrisonensis is a small, yellow-green flower with a single pistil. The seed is a small, black nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia morrisonensis is a low-growing, perennial herb. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Artemisia morrisonensis

Artemisia morrisonensis can be found in dry, rocky places in the western United States and Canada.

Artemisia morrisonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia morrisonensis?

Artemisia morrisonensis

Where does Artemisia morrisonensis grow?

It grows in dry, rocky areas.

What type of soil does Artemisia morrisonensis prefer?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39404: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.