Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , ser. 2, 7: 398 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125631
Common Names
- Tridentata Artemisia
- Big Sagebrush
- Three-Tooth Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Seriphidium tridentatum tridentatum [unknown]
- Artemisia tridentata tridentata [unknown]
- Seriphidium tridentatum tridentatum [unknown]
- Artemisia tridentata xericensis Winward [unknown]
- Artemisia tridentata xericensis Winward ex Rosentr. & R.G.Kelsey [unknown]
- Artemisia tridentata tridentata [unknown]
- Seriphidium tridentatum (Nutt.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
Description
Artemisia tridentata (also called Big Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers. It grows in temperate climates, usually in dry and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia tridentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as a source of essential oils, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Artemisia tridentata sub. tridentata
Artemisia tridentata sub. parishii (A.Gray) H.M.Hall & Clem.
Artemisia tridentata sub. vaseyana (Rydb.) Beetle
Artemisia tridentata sub. wyomingensis Beetle & A.L.Young
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia tridentata is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black, and have a white, waxy coating. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia tridentata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and the seedlings are slow to mature.
Where to Find Artemisia tridentata
Artemisia tridentata is native to the western United States and can be found in states such as California, Oregon, and Washington.
Artemisia tridentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Artemisia tridentata?
The scientific name of Artemisia tridentata is Artemisia tridentata.
What is the growth rate of Artemisia tridentata?
The growth rate of Artemisia tridentata is slow to moderate.
What are the common uses of Artemisia tridentata?
Artemisia tridentata is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.
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,