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sweet sagewort
Scientific Name: Artemisia annua
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Artemisia annua: Sweet Wormwood and its Many Names
Artemisia annua, a plant with a rich history and global presence, is known by a variety of common names, reflecting its diverse uses and widespread distribution. Let's explore some key aspects of this fascinating plant.
Common Names
- Sweet Wormwood
- Sweet Annie
- Sweet Sagewort
- Annual Mugwort
- Annual Wormwood
- Qing Hao (Chinese)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia annua L.
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
- Synonyms: Sweet Sagewort (sometimes used synonymously, but also as a common name)
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Asterales
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to temperate regions of Asia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual forb (a broad-leaved herbaceous plant that is not a grass).
- Grows to a height of 30-200 (sometimes up to 300) cm.
- Stems are mostly erect and green.
- Sweetly aromatic.
- Tiny, bright yellow flowers.
Traditional Uses
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.
- Implied magical use of ridding areas of parasitic negative energy.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Artemisia annua is sweetly aromatic. It is important to determine if the plant's smell will attract pets and if ingestion could cause any adverse reactions.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has stems and depending on the age of a child it is important to take into consideration any possible damage from the stem or leaves of the plant.
Known Hazards
- Skin contact with the plant can cause dermatitis.