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Sagebrush
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Sagebrush
Artemisia L.
Sagebrush is a fragrant plant found in dry, open areas like deserts and plains. Its silvery-green leaves release a pleasant scent when touched, attracting butterflies and other insects.
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Sagebrush is a medium-sized shrub with silvery-gray, narrow leaves that are often lobed at the tips, giving them a distinctive three-pronged look. Its woody stems are reddish-brown, and it produces small, yellowish-green flowers in clusters during late summer.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusArtemisia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It provides homes and shelter for many small desert creatures.
Its unique scent comes from oils that keep some bugs away!
Some sagebrush plants can live for over 100 years!
You'll mostly find sagebrush in western North America's dry lands.
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Shield
Sagebrush releases a strong, distinctive scent from oils in its leaves that helps to deter some hungry animals from eating it.
Ability
Soil Saver
Sagebrush has an extensive root system that holds soil in place, preventing erosion in windy and arid environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-300 cm
- Spread
- 50-250 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.1-0.3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Its leaves are a vital winter food source.
eaten by
Greater Sage-Grouse
Centrocercus urophasianus
Relies on sagebrush for food and shelter.
shelters
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Bushy-tailed Woodrat
Neotoma cinerea
Builds nests and finds protection within the dense shrubs.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
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.
Salt Tolerant
Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Also known as
Artemisia tridentataCommon Sagebrush
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy looking at sagebrush from a distance and avoid touching wild plants without adult supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Sagebrush?
50-300 cm
How wide does Sagebrush spread?
50-250 cm
How big are the flowers on Sagebrush?
0.1-0.3 cm
When does Sagebrush bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is Sagebrush edible?
No
Is Sagebrush toxic?
Mild
What is Sagebrush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Sagebrush pollinated?
Wind
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