Douglas’ Sagewort

Douglas’ sagewort, is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to western North America, especially common along streambanks, floodplains, and open woodland edges. It forms dense colonies of tall, aromatic stems with narrow, silver-green leaves, producing small, inconspicuous flower heads in late summer to fall. The plant tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and is well adapted to disturbance, making it a reliable component of riparian and upland plant communities. Ecologically, it supports a variety of insects and provides cover for wildlife, while its aromatic foliage has been used culturally for medicinal, ceremonial, and practical purposes by native people.