Talk:Artemisia californica

Edible?
Article says: "it can be used in cooking ..." but there does not appear to be a reference for that. The Basin Sage Brush (Artemisia tridentata) article says: "The plant's volatile oils are metabolized in the liver into toxic compounds which can cause internal blood clotting and the formation of micro-thrombi in the liver and digestive tract." While it is possible that one is edible while the other is toxic, I would feel better if there was a reference for its edibility. Mountquercus (talk) 04:02, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Which slopes?
"It thrives in full sun, preferring to grow on west or north-facing slopes."

Similar to the above talk subject, the phrase it "prefer[s] to grow on west or north-facing slopes" is probably not true and should be referenced if it is. In fact, CalScape says it is found on "Dry slopes and flats, often south facing" while United States Forest Service gives more detail on the four somewhat separated areas where populations can be found. At least in its northern range, this a south / east facing slope plant. Xoxua (talk) 02:47, 10 December 2017 (UTC)

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