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wormseed

Artemisia maritima

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Artemisia

Species

Artemisia maritima (wormseed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish ajenjo marino

French absinthe de mer

German Strand-Beifuß

Portuguese sêmen-contra

Similar Species in Artemisia

Artemisia schmidtiana

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of wormseed?

The scientific name of wormseed is Artemisia maritima. It belongs to the genus Artemisia.

What is the conservation status of wormseed?

wormseed (Artemisia maritima) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does wormseed live?

wormseed is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does wormseed belong to?

wormseed (Artemisia maritima) belongs to the genus Artemisia, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is wormseed endangered?

Yes, wormseed (Artemisia maritima) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does wormseed belong to?

wormseed (Artemisia maritima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of wormseed?

The closest relatives of wormseed in the genus Artemisia include Absinth Sagewort, Aleutian mugwort, alpine sagewort, angel's-hair, Beach Wormwood.