Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
absinthioides
ID:
62685

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 457 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062014



Common Names

  • Tessaria Absinthioides
  • Wormwood Sage
  • Wormwood Sagebrush


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Description

Tessaria absinthioides (also called Wormwood Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has silvery-green leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tessaria absinthioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tessaria absinthioides is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tessaria absinthioides is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, though germination rates can be low. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Tessaria absinthioides

Tessaria absinthioides is native to South America. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Tessaria absinthioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tessaria absinthioides?

Tessaria absinthioides

What is the common name of Tessaria absinthioides?

Wormwood tessaria

What is the natural habitat of Tessaria absinthioides?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.