Western Mugwort, White sage
Artemisia ludoviciana

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A perennial herb. It grows 60-120 cm high and 60-90 cm wide. The roots spread easily producing upright stems. The leaves are grey. They are sword shaped and can have coarse teeth. The leaves are densely felted underneath. The flowers are tiny and occur in plumes. They are greyish-white.

There are about 300 Artemisia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 5-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, America, Australia, Belize, Canada, Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

The leaves and flower heads are used as a seasoning. They are also made into tea. The chopped leaves are added to sauces and gravies. The seeds are also eaten.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves - flavouring, tea, flower heads

How it is grown

It can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Cudweed, Estafiate, Lousiana sage, Louisiana wormwood, Prairie sage, White prairie sage

Synonyms

Artemisia palmeri; Artemisia purshiana; Artemisia gnaphalodes;