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Maui wormwood
Scientific Name: Artemisia mauiensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Maui Wormwood (Artemisia mauiensis)
Maui wormwood, scientifically known as Artemisia mauiensis, is also commonly referred to as ??hinahina or hinahina in Hawaii. It is sometimes called Maui mugwort.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Artemisia mauiensis (A. Gray) Skottsb.
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
- Genus: Artemisia L. (sagebrush, wormwood, sagewort)
- Synonym: Artemisia australis var. mauiensis
- Other Names: ??hinahina, hinahina, Maui mugwort
Distribution and Habitat
- Artemisia mauiensis is endemic to Hawaii.
- Specifically, it grows only along cliff faces and in subalpine shrubland on Maui, including Haleakala.
- It is found at higher elevations in rocky, full sun locations within Zone 2 of Maui County, at altitudes ranging from 1,000 feet and higher.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Maui wormwood is a perennial subshrub.
- It is described as a hoary ornamental shrub.
- It has finely cut, shimmering silver, feather-like foliage.
- It typically grows to about 2 feet in height.
Uses and Associations
- It is considered a wonderful addition to the silver plant palette in gardens.
Other Noteworthy Information
- The foliage of ??hinahina has a faintly aromatic fragrance, resembling sagebrush or wormwood.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Artemisia mauiensis.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Artemisia mauiensis.