Sagebrush
Artemisia lactiflora

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A small shrub which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1.5 m high and spreads 60 cm wide. It forms clumps. The leaf stalk is 20-25 cm long and reddish-purple. The leaves are green and divided. The flowers are small and cream. They occur in tall feather like groups.

There are about 300 Artemisia species. It has established anti-cancer properties.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is native to northern China and to the Himalayas. It needs reasonable amounts of moisture. It suits neutral to acid soils and can tolerate some shade. It suits hardiness zones 4-10. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Cambodia, China (country/location of origin), India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, SE Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand

How it is used for food

Only 2 or 3 leaves are cooked in soup. They are also boiled or stir fried.

It is a cultivated food plant. It is regarded as a delicacy. It is sold in local markets in China.

Edible parts

Leaves, spice, leaves - tea

How it is grown

It can be grown from stem cuttings. Sections 12 cm long with nodes are used. It can also be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Angle dish, Ching-chu-chai, Doak kaew muange jeen, Dok kaeo mueang cheen, Ghost plant, Horn vegetable, Kaeo mueang cheen, Sweet potherb, White Mugwort, White wormwood, Yomogina, Zhen zhu cai

Synonyms

Artemisia lactiflora var. incisa (Pamp.) Ling & Y. R. Ling; Artemisia septemlobata H. Lev. & Vaniot;