Family: Asteraceae
Author: Ledeb.
Bibliography: Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 5(2): 568 (1815)
Year: 1815
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Artemisia
Vegetable: False
Observations: NE. Europe to Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu), Subarctic America to U.S.A.
Description
Aleutian mugwort is a distinguished herbaceous plant that captures the attention of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. Scientifically recognized as Artemisia tilesii, this intriguing member of the Asteraceae family was first documented in 1815 by Ledeb., in the comprehensive “Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad.”.
This perennial plant boasts an extensive geographical range, stretching from northeastern Europe across to Japan, including the islands of Hokkaido and Honshu. Moreover, it thrives in the subarctic regions of America, extending downwards into the northern reaches of the United States. These broad distributions highlight the plant’s remarkable adaptability to various climates and its significant ecological presence across diverse landscapes.
Artemisia tilesii is celebrated not only for its hardy nature but also for its unique characteristics typical of the Asteraceae family. The plant often flourishes in wild, rugged terrains, indicating its resilience and capability to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Its botanical presence is an essential component of the flora in these regions, contributing to local biodiversity and often playing a role in traditional practices among indigenous communities.
Given its widespread habitat and ecological importance, Aleutian mugwort serves as a fascinating subject of study for researchers and botanists committed to understanding plant diversity and adaptation. The plant’s broad distribution, from the subarctic regions to temperate zones, truly reflects its versatility and enduring nature.
Common Names
Eng: aleutian mugwort, tilesius’ wormwood, tilesius wormwood, mountain sagewort
Fra: armoise de tilesius
En: Aleutian mugwort, Tilesius’ wormwood, Tilesius wormwood, Mountain sagewort, Common Wormwood, Douglas Mugwort, Felon Herb, Mugwort, Sailor’s Tobacco, Wild Chrysanthemum
Ca: Altamira vera
Nl: Bijvoet
Fr: Armoise de Tilesius, Armoise citronnelle, Armoise commune, Artémise, Herbe aux cent goûts, Herbe de feu, Herbe royale, Remise, Tabac de saint Pierre, Armoise vulgaire
De: Gemeiner Beifuß, Gewöhnlicher Beifuß, Gewürz-Beifuß, Wilder Wermut
It: Amarella, Assenzio selvatico
Es: Artemisia vulgar, Sisim
Synonyms
- Artemisia gormanii (Rydb.)
- Artemisia tilesii var. kotzebuensis (Besser)
- Artemisia elatior (Rydb.)
- Artemisia tilesii subsp. gormanii ((Rydb.) Hultén)
- Artemisia tilesii f. pubescens (G.N.Jones)
- Artemisia tilesii var. elatior (Torr. & A.Gray)
- Artemisia tilesii var. arctica (Besser)
- Artemisia tilesii var. aleutica ((Hultén) S.L.Welsh)
- Artemisia hookeriana (Besser)
- Artemisia hultenii (Maximova)
- Artemisia tilesii subsp. unalaschcensis ((Besser) Hultén)
- Artemisia tilesii var. unalaschcensis (Besser)
- Artemisia tilesii subsp. typica (D.D.Keck)
- Artemisia vulgaris f. tilesii ((Ledeb.) Kjellm.)
- Artemisia vulgaris subsp. tilesii ((Ledeb.) H.M.Hall & Clem.)
- Artemisia hulteniana (Vorosch.)
- Artemisia vulgaris var. tilesii ((Ledeb.) Seem.)
- Artemisia tilesii f. genuina (Pamp.)
- Artemisia opulenta f. laciniata (Pamp.)
- Artemisia unalaskensis (Rydb.)
- Artemisia unalaskensis var. aleutica (Hultén)
- Artemisia nipponica ((Nakai) Pamp.)
- Artemisia tilesii subsp. hultenii ((Maximova) V.G.Sergienko)
- Artemisia vulgaris var. nipponica (Nakai)
- Artemisia nipponica var. electa (Pamp.)
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Japan (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Magadan (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Montana (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Québec (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yukon (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Mar 15, 2020 by Barbara (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 8, 2020 by Hernandez Constanza (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 12, 2020 by Deepak Dewan (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 17, 2020 by araujo joao (cc-by-sa)
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Habit
Taken Jan 6, 2015 by EOL − podiceps (cc-by-nc)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- WFO (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3121080)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20769-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Artemisia tilesii Ledeb.)
Specifications
Growth form>: Rhizomatous
Growth habit>: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Growth rate>: Moderate
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 5.0