Definition

Noun: * A low-growing, ashy-grey shrub native to California, belonging to the genus Artemisia.

Usage

• Artemisia californica is used as a proper noun, the scientific name for a specific plant species. It is typically used in botanical, ecological, or horticultural contexts.
• Example: The coastal sage scrub community is dominated by plants like Artemisia californica.
• Example: Artemisia californica is drought-tolerant and often used in native California gardens.

Advanced Usage

• In ecological restoration, Artemisia californica is valued for its role in stabilizing soil and providing habitat.
• The common name "California sagebrush" is often used interchangeably with the scientific name Artemisia californica in non-technical writing.

Variants and Related Words

• California sagebrush: The most common common name for .
• Coastal sagebrush: Another common name, referring to its typical habitat.
• Artemisia: The genus to which this plant belongs, which includes many other aromatic shrubs and herbs like tarragon () and wormwood ().

Synonyms

• California sagebrush
• Coastal sagebrush

Different Meanings

• The term Artemisia californica refers exclusively to this specific botanical species. It does not have other general meanings.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• Not applicable. Artemisia californica is a scientific name and is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. low ashy-grey California shrub