White sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana)

White sagebrush (*Artemisia ludoviciana*) is a plant indigenous to the United States. The genus name "Artemisia" is linked to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and wilderness, known as Diana in Roman mythology. She was also associated with the moon. The species name "*ludoviciana*" is derived from the historical name for the region of Louisiana. This plant is often referred to as "Mugwort" or "Cudweed."