Absinthe

Artemisia absinthium

Asteraceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Coarse perennial herb reaching 4' in height; aromatic; stems erect, silky-hairy. Leaves orbicular-ovate inoutline, 2- to 3-pinnatifid into oblong segments, silvery-silky. Flowers heads 1/8" across, nodding, many in leafy panicles, receptacle with many long hairs.

Source of plant

Ridge House Gardens, Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Baker's Acres

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance, medicinal/pharmaceutical, other ethnobotanical uses