Big SagebrushArtemisia tridentata
Also known as Basin Sagebrush · Big Sage · Big Sagebush
Artemisia tridentata is a dominant evergreen shrub native to western North America. Its silvery-gray, trident-shaped leaves release a distinctive scent, providing vital.
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Big Sagebrush Names & Synonyms
Common names and botanical synonyms
Common Names
- Basin Sagebrush
- Big Sage
- Big Sagebrush
- Big Sagebush
- Bonneville Big Sagebrush
- Common Sagebrush
- Sagebrush
Synonyms
- Seriphidium tridentatum (Nutt.) W.A.Weber
Big Sagebrush Taxonomy
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| kingdom | Plantae |
| division | Tracheophyta |
| class | Magnoliopsida |
| order | Asterales |
| family | Asteraceae |
| genus | Artemisia |
| species | Artemisia tridentata |