Artemisia caucasica
| Artemisia caucasica | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Artemisia |
| Species: | A. caucasica
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| Binomial name | |
| Artemisia caucasica | |
Artemisia caucasica, also known as Caucasian wormwood, is a species of flowering plant in the Daisy family. It is native to the Caucasus.[1]
Distribution
[edit]This species is native to the Caucasus. However, there are reports encounters in Central Spain and Crimea.[1][2]
One occurrence in 1859 records finding a specimen in Cilicia, Turkey.[3]
Description
[edit]This woody evergreen perennial can grow between 10-50cm, producing a mound of silver-coloured foliage.[4]
Cultivation
[edit]It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]
Pests
[edit]This species is generally not susceptible to pests.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Artemisia caucasica Willd". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Artemisia caucasica". www.prcupcc.org. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Occurrence Detail 912668043". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Artemisia alpina | Caucasian wormwood Alpine Rockery/RHS". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2025.