Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Artemisia dracunculus Linnaeus
(Tarragon)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Artemisia dracunculina S. Watson
Artemisia dracunculoides Pursh
Artemisia dracunculoides Pursh var. dracunculina (S. Watson) Blake
Artemisia glauca Pallas ex Willdenow
Artemisia dracunculus can be recognized by its dark green leaves and
reddish stems. The flower heads are nodding.
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Artemisia dracunculus, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Lake Roberts, July 15, 2007
Artemisia dracunculus, photo Russ Kleinman, Richard Felger & Kelly Kindscher, McKnight Peak, July 21, 2008
Artemisia dracunculus, collected specimen, photo Danielle Walkup, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Road, Aug. 5, 2008
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