Artemisia biennis (Slender Mugwort) is an annual or biennial native to Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, and 11 more regions. It grows in artemisia biennis grows in disturbed soils, such as fields, roadsides, and agricultural lands. It can tolerate a range of soil types and is often found in areas with full sun exposure. Imported field notes describe plants reaching 60–150 cm. The leaves are finely divided, feathery, and gray-green in color, similar to other Artemisia species. The flower heads are small and inconspicuous, composed of greenish-yellow florets.
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Accepted nameArtemisia biennis
SubgenusPectinatae
SectionHedinianae
RangeNative to North America, particularly the western and central regions. It thrives in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste areas.
HabitatArtemisia biennis grows in disturbed soils, such as fields, roadsides, and agricultural lands. It can tolerate a range of soil types and is often found in areas with full sun exposure.
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Research summary
Paper-backed research brief for Artemisia biennis (Slender Mugwort). The local cache does not yet attach species-specific paper-backed records, so the page still leans on genus-level reviews and comparative literature. The strongest recurring themes are phytochemistry, morphology, and identification. Key records include Global phylogeny and taxonomy of Artemisia, The Artemisia L. Genus: A Review of Bioactive Essential Oils, and The Genus Artemisia: A Comprehensive Review.
Abad, M.J., Bedoya, L.M., Apaza, L. & Bermejo, P. (2012). The Artemisia L. Genus: A Review of Bioactive Essential Oils. Molecules 17(3): 2542-2566. DOI: 10.3390/molecules17032542.
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