Silver Sagebrush (Artemisia cana)

Silver Sagebrush, a reference photo — Photo: 1brettsnyder · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Artemisia cana is a species of sagebrush native to western and central North America; it is a member of the sunflower family. It is known by many common names, including silver sagebrush, sticky sagebrush, silver wormwood, hoary sagebrush, and dwarf sagebrush.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Silver Sagebrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Artemisia tripartita
Artemisia tridentata
Artemisia rigida
Artemisia filifolia
Artemisia ludoviciana

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Artemisia
Species: Artemisia cana

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