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Artemisia Bhutanica
''Artemisia bhutanica'' is a species of mugwort endemic to the Bhutan Himalayas. Habitat Grows in open disturbed areas between 2750 and 3850 m. References bhutanica Endemic flora of Bhutan {{Asteroideae-stub ...
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Mugwort
Mugwort is a common name for several species of aromatic flowering plants in the genus ''Artemisia.'' In Europe, mugwort most often refers to the species '' Artemisia vulgaris'', or common mugwort. In East Asia the species '' Artemisia argyi'' is often called "Chinese mugwort" in the context of traditional Chinese medicine, or () in Mandarin. ''Artemisia princeps'' is a mugwort known in Korea as () and in Japan as (). While other species are sometimes referred to by more specific common names, they may be called simply "mugwort" in many contexts. Etymology The Anglo-Saxon ''Nine Herbs Charm'' mentions . A folk etymology, based on coincidental sounds, derives ' from the word "mug"; more certainly, it has been used in flavoring drinks at least since the early Iron Age. * Other sources say ''mugwort'' is derived from the Old Norse (meaning "marsh") and Germanic languages, German ''wuertz'' (''wort'' in English, originally meaning "root"), which refers to its use since ancient ti ...
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Artemisia (genus)
''Artemisia'' () is a large, diverse genus of plants with between 200 and 400 species belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush. ''Artemisia'' comprises hardy herbaceous plants and shrubs, which are known for the powerful chemical constituents in their essential oils. ''Artemisia'' species grow in temperate climates of both hemispheres, usually in dry or semiarid habitats. Notable species include '' A. vulgaris'' (common mugwort), '' A. tridentata'' (big sagebrush), '' A. annua'' (sagewort), '' A. absinthium'' (wormwood), ''A. dracunculus'' (tarragon), and '' A. abrotanum'' (southernwood). The leaves of many species are covered with white hairs. Most species have strong aromas and bitter tastes from terpenoids and sesquiterpene lactones, which discourage herbivory, and may have had a selective advantage. The small flowers are wind-pollinated. ''Artemisia'' species are used ...
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