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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Artemisia |
| Species: | A. spiciformis
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| Binomial name | |
| Artemisia spiciformis Osterh.
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Distribution edit
It is found in the Western United States in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.[2][3]
Description edit
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][4]
References edit
- ^ The Plant List Artemisia serrata Nutt.
- ^ a b Flora of North America, Snowfield sagebrush, Artemisia spiciformis Osterhout, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club. 27: 507. 1900.
- ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Artemisia spiciformis Osterh., snowfield sagebrush
- ^ Osterhout, George Everett 1900. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 27(9): 507
External links edit
- Calflora Database: Artemisia spiciformis (Snowfield sagebrush)
- UC Photos gallery: Artemisia spiciformis
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