Artemisia vulgaris

Wormwood - Mugwort - Asteraceae - Eurasia - used to flavour absinth - herbaceous perennial - 1-2m tall - stem has red purple tinge - July to September blooms - yellow dark red flowers - medicinal / culinary uses - middle ages smoking herb insect repellant magical protective herb - remedy for fatigue - protects travellers against evil spirits and wild animals - flavour beer instead of hops - pollen = hay fever - wind pollinated - sun part shade - well drained