Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Artemisia frigida Willdenow
(Estafiata, Fringed Sage)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Artemisia frigida is a small, gray herb with short linear leaves. It is frequently seen
with a basal rosette. Overgrowth of Artemisia frigida can be interpreted as a sign of overgrazing on rangeland.
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Artemisia frigida, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher & Danielle Walkup,
Bursum Road past Snow Lake, Aug. 2, 2008
Artemisia frigida, closeup of branch, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Quemado Lake, Aug. 11, 2009
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