Artemisia

Artemisia (Plant Genus)

The term Artemisia could refer to several different topics depending on the context. Here are the main interpretations:

1. Artemisia (Plant Genus)

Artemisia is a large genus of plants in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as mugworts, sagebrushes, or wormwoods. These plants are known for their aromatic qualities and are used in herbal medicine and as ornamental plants.

1. Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood): A key ingredient in absinthe.
2. Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood): Used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating malaria (source of artemisinin).
3. Artemisia tridentata (Big Sagebrush): A dominant plant in western North America.