Artemisia ordosica

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 50-100 cm tall. It has a strong woody rootstock. The middle leaves are divided with 3 or 4 pairs of segments. These are 15-30 mm long by 1 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows on dunes, in desert areas and dry slopes from low elevations to 1,500 m above sea level in north China.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Mongolia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Artemisia ordosica var.