Artemisia borealis
(Boreal Sage)
Artemisia borealis, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 7575
Artemisia borealis, Hoosier Pass, Park Co. 7579
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| Scientific Name | Artemisia borealis (Artemisia campestris ssp. borealis, Artemisia campestris var. purshii) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ARBO4 |
| Common Name | Boreal Sage, Boreal Sagewort, Northern Wormwood | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 35437 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9500 to 13000 ft.); sandy, gravelly areas in meadows and tundra slopes. Plant: Erect perennial 3 to 6 inches tall (at high altitudes), reddish stems with silky hairs. Leaves: Light green hairy stem leaves, usually divided into 3 to 5 deep, linear lobes. Inflorescence: Narrow, condensed, spike-like panicle with several small composite flowers; 15 to 30 disk florets; silky/hairy involucres. Bloom Period: July and August. References: Jane Hendrix, Breckenridge, CO., "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and Jepson eFlora. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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