Field Sagewort
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Field Sagewort
Artemisia campestris
Field Sagewort is a soft, green plant that grows in fields and meadows. It has a lovely smell and can help make the air fresh and nice.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Field Sagewort has deeply divided, fern-like leaves that are often a soft, silvery-green color, giving it a distinctive fuzzy texture. Its small, yellowish-green flowers are grouped in slender, upright spikes, making them less showy than many other wildflowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusArtemisia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, Artemisia, honors the powerful Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis!
Some of its plant cousins are used to make special drinks and ancient herbal remedies!
This tough plant helps stop soil from washing away, protecting the ground from erosion!
You can find this hardy plant growing wild in North America, Europe, and Asia!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Survivor
Field Sagewort can survive dry conditions because it has deep roots that find water far underground.
Ability
Aromatic Defense
Field Sagewort has strong-smelling leaves that might deter some animals from eating it, protecting the plant.
Ability
Wind Whispers
Field Sagewort can spread its tiny pollen with the wind, meaning it doesn't need colorful flowers to attract busy bees.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-40 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer may browse its foliage when other food is scarce.
eaten by
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Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
Rabbits occasionally nibble on its leaves and stems.
eaten by
Silver Y Moth
Autographa gamma
Caterpillars of this moth may feed on its leaves.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Field Sagewort?
10-60 cm
How wide does Field Sagewort spread?
10-40 cm
When does Field Sagewort bloom?
Late Summer to Fall
Is Field Sagewort edible?
No
Is Field Sagewort toxic?
None
What is Field Sagewort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Field Sagewort pollinated?
Wind
Where is Field Sagewort usually found?
Grasslands
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