White Sagebrush is a native perennial of prairies, plains, and dry uplands across most of North America, with silvery-white, fragrant foliage and erect stems bearing inconspicuous flowers. It spreads aggressively by rhizomes and was used extensively by indigenous peoples for medicine, ceremony, and smudging. Sage grouse avoid it, but many other prairie species use the plant.
Best time to see a White Sagebrush
The best time to see a White Sagebrush is April–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,801 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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