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Gmelin's wormwood

Scientific Name: Artemisia gmelinii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Annual, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Artemisia gmelinii

Explore the fascinating world of Artemisia gmelinii, a subshrub with a rich history and distinctive characteristics. Commonly known as Gmelin's Wormwood or Russian Wormwood, this plant belongs to the diverse genus Artemisia.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Artemisia gmelinii Webb ex Stechmann
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
  • Synonyms: Artemisia sacrorum Ledeb.

Common Names

  • Gmelin's Wormwood
  • Russian Wormwood
  • Sheeba (Arabic - for Artemisia arborescens, but mentioned in proximity)
  • Summer Fir

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Artemisia gmelinii is described as a subshrub, typically reaching a height of 0.5 to 1 meter.
  • It arises from woody rhizomes.
  • The plant can be densely velvety or hairless.
  • Stems are branched from the upper parts.

Traditional Use and Properties

  • Other members of the Artemisia family have been used to repel insects such as fleas and moths.
  • Artemisia species often have a bitter taste.

Related Species

  • Artemisia arborescens (Tree Wormwood)
  • Artemisia absinthium (Absinthe Wormwood)
  • Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood)