Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2011; 41(1): 1-9.
Published online 2011 March 31.
Taxonomic identities of Artemisia capillaris Thunb. and A. scoparia Waldst. & Kit.
사철쑥과 비쑥의 분류학적 실체
박명순 , 남보미 , 정규영
ABSTRACT
Artemisia capillaris Thunb. and A. scoparia Waldst. & Kit. are classified by their root shape, leaf size and capitulum size. However, these characteristics are not nearly as useful when attempting to identify the two species owing to the continuous variation in them. Another important taxonomic characteristics is the habit, whether it is the subshrubs or perennial herbs of A. capillaris Thunb. or the annual or biennial herbs of A. scoparia Waldst. & Kit.. All observed specimens and living individuals in Korea are subshrubs or perennial herbs, and annual or biennial examples are not found. Therefore, it is considered that A. scoparia Waldst. & Kit. is not distributed in Korea.
Keywords :
A. capillaris, A. scoparia, Taxonomic identities
