Mugwort, Artemisia shoot, Slender artemisia

Where does Mugwort grow?

Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Belarus, Bosnia, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Caucasus, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Europe, France, Georgia, Germany, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Norway, Pacific, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Siberia, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Sweden, Tasmania, Thailand, SW Asia, United States, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 300 Artemisia species.

Growing Mugwort, Artemisia shoot, Slender artemisia

Cultivation: It is grown from seed or cuttings.

Edible Uses: It is used as a seasoning for roast meat, especially fatty poultry. It is also used to flavour soups. Mugwort was used to flavour beer before hops were introduced. The leaves are boiled and eaten as a potherb. They are also used to give flavour and colour to rice cakes. The dried leaves and tops are used to flavour beer or steeped into tea. The roots are cooked and eaten. The tender leafless shoots are gathered as they emerge and eaten as a delicacy.

Production: The tips of the young plants are harvested before the flower buds open. (It becomes bitter after this.) Leaves can be dried.

Nutrition Info

Mugwort, Artemisia shoot, Slender artemisia Photos

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