Artemisia californica

Artemisia californica
Artemisia californica in Gaviota State Park, California

Apparently Secure  (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Artemisia
Species:
A. californica
Binomial name
Artemisia californica
Synonyms[2]
  • Artemisia abrotanoides Nutt.
  • Artemisia fischeriana Besser
  • Artemisia foliosa Nutt.
  • Crossostephium californicum (Less.) Rydb.

Artemisia californica, also known as California sagebrush, is a species of western North American shrub in the sunflower family.

In the western United States, California sagebrush is grown in native plant gardens and as a drought-resistant landscaping choice. In addition to its drought resistance and capacity to draw pollinators like bees and butterflies, its lovely, silvery foliage is prized by gardeners and horticulturists.

  1. ^ "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  2. ^ The Plant List Artemisia californica Less.