Artemisia spiciformis is a North American species in the sunflower family, with the common name snowfield sagebrush. It grows at high elevations in the mountains, frequently in the vicinity of late-season snow.
Distribution It is found in the Western United States in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Description Artemisia spiciformis is an aromatic shrub up to 80 cm (32 inches) tall. It has several stems and many small flower heads. It can be found on rocky slopes, open meadows, etc.Osterhout, George Everett 1900. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 27(9): 507
References
External links Calflora Database: Artemisia spiciformis (Snowfield sagebrush) UC Photos gallery: Artemisia spiciformis