Artemisia persica

Physical Characteristics

Artemisia persica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to northern India and western Tibet.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Febrifuge Tonic Vermifuge The plant is febrifuge, tonic and vermifuge[240].

Known Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222].