Artemisia pycnocephala
Beach Wormwood, Coastal Sagewort
Also known as: Artemisia campestris subsp. pycnocephala (Less.) H.M.Hall & Clem. +4 more
- Artemisia campestris subsp. pycnocephala (Less.) H.M.Hall & Clem.
- Artemisia campestris var. pycnocephala (Less.) M.Peck
- Artemisia pachystachya DC.
- Artemisia pycnostachya Torr. & A.Gray
- Oligosporus pycnocephalus Less.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Artemisia pycnocephala (commonly known as Beach Wormwood or Coastal Sagewort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Artemisia, which contains over 500 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon