Fragrant wormwood
Artemisia capillaris
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 30-80 cm tall. It has many branches. The stems are purple. The leaves are finely divided and bright green. They are silky and have a strong aroma. The flowers are purple-brown.
There are about 300 Artemisia species. It is used in medicine for fevers.
Where it is found
A temperate plant. It grows well in moist soils and can tolerate salty conditions. In Pakistan it grows between 300-1,000 m above sea level. It grows in wetlands. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Manchuria, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, SE Asia, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are used in rice cakes and soups. They are soaked and boiled.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sacheolssuk, Yin Chen Hao