Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Asteraceae   Aster Family

Genus: Artemisia   Wormwood
200 to 400 species of herbs and shrubs known for their volatile oils. They grow in temperate climates, usually in dry or semi-dry habitats.

Scientific Name: Artemisia campestris ssp. caudata (Michx.) Hall & Clements
Common Name(s): Field Wormwood, Field Sagewort, Wild Wormwood
Growth Type: biennial/perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Tall wormwood's silvery-white foliage.

ID: Hrb-ARTCC-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): vegetative