Rothrock sagebrush
Artemisia rothrockii

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 20-50 cm tall. It has a narrow trunk and many upright stems. The leaves are green, sticky and have an aroma The flowering shoots have many flower heads. The fruit is dry and 2 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean or tropical plant. It grows in the dry transition zone between mountain meadows and forests. It can grow in wet conditions. In California it grows between 2,000-3,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Kiribati, North America, Pacific, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Timberline sagebush

Synonyms

Artemisia tridentata var. rothrockii (A. Gray) McMinn Artemisia tridentata subsp. rothrockii (A. Gray) H. M. Hall. & Clem.; Seriphidium rothrockii (A. Gray) W. A. Weber;