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Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. albula
Artemisia ludoviciana Nutt. ssp. albula (Woot.) D.D. Keck
White Sagebrush, White Wormwood
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Artemisia albula, Artemisia ludoviciana var. albula
USDA Symbol: ARLUA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This is a stiff, aromatic, silvery-white perennial, 1 1/2-3 ft. tall, which can spread quickly to form large colonies. Shrub-like, white, densely matted with hairs, from rhizome. Small, yellowish flowers are secondary to the silver color of the erect stems and narrow leaves, created by a dense coat of hairs. This sagebrush is a western native that has been introduced eastward; it is often considered an invasive weed. Aromatic, often spreads to form colonies.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Linear
Leaf Margin: Entire
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Leaf: White-gray
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flowers are inconspicuous.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MS , NM , NV , NY , OH , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunBenefit
Use Medicinal: This plant was used for a variety of medicinal and ceremonial purposes by various tribes in North America.Interesting Foliage: yes
Fragrant Foliage: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. albula in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. albula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. albula
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-06-30Research By: