Family: Asteraceae
Author: Besser
Bibliography: Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 79 (1834)
Year: 1834
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Artemisia
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: N. Korea, Russian Far East to Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu), Subarctic America to U.S.A.
Description
Hoary mugwort, scientifically known as Artemisia stelleriana, is a remarkable plant species belonging to the family Asteraceae. This perennial herb is noted for its distinctive characteristics and broad geographical distribution, making it an intriguing subject for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
Artemisia stelleriana first gained significant scientific recognition through its documentation in the “Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou,” published in 1834 by the eminent botanist Besser. The name “hoary” in its common moniker aptly describes its appearance, as the plant is often covered with fine whitish hairs, giving it a frosted look.
In terms of habitat, hoary mugwort demonstrates a remarkable adaptability, thriving in a variety of environments from subarctic regions to more temperate zones. Its natural range extends across N. Korea and the Russian Far East, reaching the islands of Japan including Hokkaido and Honshu. Additionally, it manifests its resilience by growing in the diverse climates of Subarctic America down through the United States.
The plant’s silvery foliage and robust nature make it a striking feature in its native landscapes, where it often grows in coastal or alpine regions. Besides its aesthetic appeal, hoary mugwort is historically significant in various cultural contexts and may have various local uses, depending on the region.
Overall, Artemisia stelleriana stands out not only for its botanical features but also for its extensive geographic presence, showcasing the versatility and beauty of the Asteraceae family.
Common Names
Eng: beach wormwood, dusty-miller, hoary mugwort, old-woman, oldwoman, dusty miller, hoary sagebrush, hoary wormwood, old woman, stellar’s wormwood
Deu: silber-wermut
Dan: steller-bynke, stellers bynke, sølv-bynke
Fra: armoise de steller
Nno: sandmalurt
Nob: sandmalurt
Swe: sandmalört, stellers malört
Cym: beidiog wen, y feidiog wen
En: Hoary mugwort, Old-woman, Beach wormwood, Dusty-miller, Oldwoman, Dusty miller, Hoary Wormwood, Old woman, Stellar’s wormwood, Hoary sagebrush
Ar: شيح صيني
Zh: 银叶艾
Da: Steller-bynke, Stellers bynke, Sølv-bynke
Fi: Hiekkamaruna
Fr: Armoise de Steller
De: Silber-Wermut
Nb: Sandmalurt
Nn: Sandmalurt
Sv: Sandmalört, Stellers malört
Zh-tw: 銀葉艾
Cy: Y feidiog wen, Beidiog Wen
Synonyms
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- Florida (native)
- Japan (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Korea (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Louisiana (native)
- Maine (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Denmark (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Ireland (introduced)
- Newfoundland (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
Additional Images
Habit
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Leaf
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Flower
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Other
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3121391)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:180142-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Artemisia stelleriana Besser)