XAlpine Sagebrush (Artemisia scopulorum)X
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Alpine Sagebrush (Artemisia scopulorum), family Asteraceae (Aster/Sunflower)
This is one face only a mother could love. Looks like death warmed over. BUT as with all things Mother Nature, it has a botanical charm of it's own. Still looking for it and will share it when found :)
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Plant location: This species is among the earlier group of plants we encountered after moving to Colorado. Sighted on Boreas Pass, September 14, 2008. Somewhat small range: CO, MT, NM, NV, UT, WY.Plant -
Bloom season: Flowers mid to late summer. Said to be mildly aromatic.Foliage -
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