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Silver Wormwood
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Silver Wormwood
Artemisia ludoviciana
Silver Wormwood is a soft, silvery plant that grows in many places. It has lovely, feathery leaves and can be found in fields and along roadsides. This plant is special because it smells nice when you touch it!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Silver Wormwood has striking silvery-white, fuzzy leaves that shimmer in the sun, making it stand out from greener plants. Its upright stems create a bushy appearance, topped with tiny, inconspicuous yellowish flowers in late summer.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusArtemisia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people believed this plant could ward off evil spirits and bring good luck!
Its bright silver leaves mean it's sometimes called 'Ghost Plant' or 'White Sage'!
Rub its leaves for a strong, spicy smell that's used in some perfumes!
This tough plant can grow where others struggle, like roadsides and rocky fields!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver
Silver Wormwood has tiny white hairs on its leaves that help it reflect sunlight and reduce water loss, staying hydrated in dry places.
Ability
Tough Colonizer
Silver Wormwood can spread underground using rhizomes, allowing it to quickly form dense patches and take over new areas.
Ability
Scent Shield
Silver Wormwood has a strong, distinctive scent from oils in its leaves that helps deter many hungry animals from taking a bite.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 60-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall (August-October)
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eats
Wormwood Flower Moth
Schinia mortua
Larvae consume the plant's flowers.
shelters
Common Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea
Adults and larvae find refuge and hunt pests on the plant.
shelters
Field Ant
Formica pallidefulva
Ants forage on the plant and may nest nearby.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
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.
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.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Silver Wormwood?
30-90 cm
How wide does Silver Wormwood spread?
60-120 cm
How big are the flowers on Silver Wormwood?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Silver Wormwood bloom?
Late summer to fall (August-October)
Is Silver Wormwood edible?
Yes
Is Silver Wormwood toxic?
Mild
What is Silver Wormwood's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Silver Wormwood pollinated?
Wind
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