Big sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall and spreads 2.4 m wide. It has a short trunk. The stems are covered with white hairs. The leaves are fine and have 3 lobes. They are silvery and have an aroma. They are slightly sticky.

There are about 300 Artemisia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate to tropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a flavouring and also to make a tea with sage like flavouring. The seed can be roasted then ground into a powder and mixed with water.

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Bonneville big sagebrush, Sage brush, Sawabi

Synonyms

Seriphidium tridentarum;