Status: Native
Synonyms:
Artemisia carruthii Wood var. wrightii (Gray) Blake
Artemisia kansana Britton
Artemisia wrightii Gray
Artemisia carruthii is the most common Sagebrush in the Gila Wilderness. The linear segments of the leaves are seldom more than one or two millimeters in width. Artemisia carruthii flowers in the summer and fall with clusters of small white flowers. When crushed, the foliage gives off a typical Sagebrush aroma.
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Artemisia carruthii, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Aug. 28, 2007
Artemisia carruthii, showing marginal pistillate flowers and central perfect flowers, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Sept. 26, 2007
Artemisia carruthii, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, August 22, 2012
Artemisia carruthii, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 10, 2012
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