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28 Aug

Posted at 08:00h in Chewing Cud

Broom-Rape (Orobanche ludoviciana) Broom-rape species are parasitic plants that grow on sage (Artemisia) plants. They have a white-ish colouring because they obtain their energy from the sage instead of producing their own via photosynthesis. Three broom-rape species are present in Alberta all characterized by their small...

14 Aug

Posted at 08:00h in Chewing Cud

Prairie Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana and frigida) This aromatic, silvery-white perennial is found throughout the Special Areas. Easily identified with its distinctive scent and silvery leaves,  fringed sage is lower growing with fine, hair-like leaves. Prairie sage is taller with long oval leaves but has the same...