Semen contra, Graines de vers
Artemisia judaica
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A grey woolly small shrub. The leaves are short and have lobes. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Arabia, Asia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Sudan
How it is used for food
It is used as a flavouring including for liqueurs. They are also used to flavour relishes and chutneys.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
B'ethiran