Worm-seed, Sea wormwood, Levant wormseed
Artemisia maritima
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb that keep growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm high and spreads 50 cm wide. The stem is erect and has soft hairs. The leaves are white and twice divided. The segments are narrow. The flowers are small and yellow.
There are about 300 Artemisia species.
Where it is found
It is a cool temperate plant. It grows best in alkaline soils. It needs a marshy location in a sunny position. It is resistant to frost but affected by drought. In the Himalayas it grows between 3,000-4,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Europe (country/location of origin), Himalayas, India, Scandinavia, Siberia
How it is used for food
It has been used to make a conserve with sugar. It has been used for flavouring. It has also been used to flavour liqueurs.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
It can be grown by cuttings.