Artemisia californica
| Artemisia californica | |
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| Artemisia californica in Gaviota State Park, California | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Artemisia |
| Species: | A. californica |
| Binomial name | |
| Artemisia californica | |
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Artemisia californica, also known as California sagebrush, is a species of western North American shrub in the sunflower family.
In the western United States, California sagebrush is grown in native plant gardens and as a drought-resistant landscaping choice. In addition to its drought resistance and capacity to draw pollinators like bees and butterflies, its silvery foliage is popular with gardeners and horticulturists.