About Tessaria absinthioides (Hook. & Arn.) DC.
Tessaria absinthioides (Hook. & Arn.) DC. is a halophytic flowering plant species that belongs to the family Asteraceae. This plant prefers growing along river beds, but it is extremely adaptable to a wide range of different environments. Its most notable adaptable habitat is the Atacama Desert. Within this desert, in the region of Pampa del Tamarugal, the plant obtains almost all of its moisture from fog. This species is also commonly referred to as a compass plant.
