Artemisia anomala

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: artemisia

Plant ID (slug): artemisia-anomala

Numeric ID: 23720

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Artemisia anomala is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to November, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic Used externally in the treatment of burns and inflamed skin[238]. The plant is used for making antiphlogistic and antitoxin drugs[266].

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Artemisia anomala