Biennial wormwood, Biennial sagewort
Artemisia biennis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A small herb. It grows 30-120 cm high. The leaves are alternate and green. They are smooth on both sides. They are divided into several narrow segments with teeth along the edge. They are 2.5-7.5 cm long. The flowers are in small flower heads. Several occur in dense spikes. The fruit is a small smooth achene.

There are about 300 Artemisia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows along the damp edges of streams.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Canada, Central Asia, China, Europe, Himalayas, India, North America, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Now Artemisia hedinii Hook. ?;