What is the California sage?

California Sagebrush is a common shrub found in the coastal regions of California and its scientific name is artemisia californica . It is grayly green and its flowers are usually yellow or red. Occasionally it is used in gardens and landscaping, because it does not require great care. California Sagebrush has a pleasant smell and several uses outside the garden; Often spices for cooking and tea production are used.

California sagebrush usually grows to a height of approximately five to eight feet (1.5 to 2.5 m) and is narrow at the bottom, branches and grows much wider near the top. The stems are woody and slim, with significant flexibility and silvery gray green leaves are long and narrow with the needle. It blooms with small flowers from the end of summer to winter and flowers are usually white or yellowish colors, although sometimes red can be seen. After crushing the leaves, they give the fragrances to the fragrance people pleasant because of the chemicals called Terpenes, which are present in the sheet.

The native region of California Sagebrush is an American state of California, especially the southern and central areas. It usually grows near the coast, in plant communities called Coast Mudrc Peeling or Soft Chaparral, and on hard Chapral, on dry slopes. They grow best in a hot dry climate and very well survive the conditions of drought. It is one of the highest plants in the Scrub Scrub community and provides habitats for small animals and birds such as the endangered Gnatcatcher.

6 grows very fast, only needs sunshine and very little water to be successful; Natural rainfall is usually enough. It can be planted in any type of soil and do not require fertilization. The total lack of maintenance makes it an attractive race for gardeners. Other features that require it are pleasant scents and its tendency to attract butterflies.

A unique feature of the Sagebrush California is his ability to grow again on fire called koruni romultiplication, with new growth from burnt residues of the original plant. In addition, it actually uses heat from a fire to help the seed germination. It is also alleleopathic, which means that it can release chemicals into a country that prevents the growth of other plants in its vicinity.

One of the few uses for California sage is like a spice for cooking, or can also be used to prepare tea. Native Americans used this healing to treat headaches, menstrual pain, colds and other respiratory problems. It was also used by early settlers to treat wounds and swelling and to repel fleas in bedding.