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| Identification |
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Genus
Artemisia
Species
absinthium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
wormwood
absinthe
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S13755
Data source
Allergy p287;ColorNat p5;MedPl p63;Frgnt p325;Xeri p297
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' 6" - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Artemisia absinthium has mild resinous leaves. The leaves of Wormwood (also known as absinthe) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellowish green, gold, light green and khaki. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome, copper, iron.) This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs soil that is dry. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Jul 01 - Sep 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
cholagogue
anti-inflammatory
anthelmintic
stomachic
antidepressant
bitter
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Artemisia absinthium has herbal applications as a cholagogue, as an anti-inflammatory, as an anthelmintic and as a stomachic. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Wormwood (sometimes called absinthe) should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is not to be taken by pregnant women. The aerial parts and the leaves are used in herbal preparations. Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. July to September is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
bitter and acrid smell
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
yellowish green,gold,light green,khaki
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Artemisia absinthium is a cultivated ornamental.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Artemisia absinthium is a perennial.
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