Cotton thatch
Artemisia keiskiana
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It grows 30-100 cm tall. It has rhizomes. The lower stem leaves are oval or wedge shaped and 3-8 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. Higher leaves are smaller.
There are about 300 Artemisia species. Chemical composition: Protein = 5.56%. Fat = 1.16%. Carbohydrate = 9.46%. Ash = 2.55%.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows on dry slopes and the edges of forests between 100-900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Used as a flavouring for salads and sauces. The leaves and shoots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, shoots