Silver wormwood
Artemisia arborescens
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb or small shrub. It grows 60 cm high. The leaves are finely divided and silvery. The flowers are in heads and are bright yellow.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Tunisia
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for flavouring. They are also added to green tea.
Edible parts
Leaves, spice