Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Artemisia ludoviciana Nuttall
(Louisiana Sage, Louisiana Wormwood)
Family: Asteraceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Artemisia ludoviciana is an erect Sagebrush with tomentose leaves that closely
resembles Artemisia carruthii. The leaves of Artemisia ludoviciana are much wider and mostly toothed
rather than pinnatisect. Both species can be found growing in the same locations.
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Artemisia ludoviciana, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Newby Road, July 8, 2007
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