Artemisia spiciformis explained

Artemisia spiciformis is a North American species in the sunflower family, with the common name snowfield sagebrush. It grows at high elevations in the mountains, frequently in the vicinity of late-season snow.

Distribution

It is found in the Western United States in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.^[1]

Description

Artemisia spiciformis is an aromatic shrub up to 80 cm (32 inches) tall. It has several stems and many small flower heads. It can be found on rocky slopes, open meadows, etc.^{[2] [3]}

External links

• Calflora Database: Artemisia spiciformis (Snowfield sagebrush)
• UC Photos gallery: Artemisia spiciformis

Notes and References

1. http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=722 Calflora taxon report, University of California, Artemisia spiciformis Osterh., snowfield sagebrush
2. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066168 Flora of North America, Snowfield sagebrush, Artemisia spiciformis Osterhout, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club. 27: 507. 1900.
3. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/718628#page/604/mode/1up Osterhout, George Everett 1900. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 27(9): 507