Family: Asteraceae Aster Family
Genus: Artemisia Wormwood
200 to 400 species of herbs and shrubs known for their volatile oils. They grow in temperate climates, usually in dry or semi-dry habitats.
Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium L.
Common Name(s): Absinth Wormwood, Absinth Sage-wort, Absinthe, Common Wormwood, Sage-wort, Absinthium, Wormwood
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: A patch of wormwood.
ID: Hrb-ARTAB-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative
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 | Caption: Wormwood is covered with silver pubescence.
ID: Hrb-ARTAB-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative
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 | Caption: Wormwood's pinnately divided leaves with silver pubescence.
ID: Hrb-ARTAB-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
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