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Mugworts (Artemisia)
Also known as : Wormwoods
Mugworts is a large genus of plants typically considered as herbs. Other types are more like shrubs and are used in gardens for their full and interesting foliage. The name derives from the Greek deity Artemis. They are frequently used for deriving essential oils.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Mugworts
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Attributes of Mugworts
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Mugworts
Distribution of Mugworts
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Distribution Map of Mugworts
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Mugworts
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The versatile 'mugworts' genus, known for both ornamental and medicinal use, demands minimal yet specific care. Basic needs include full sun exposure, well-drained soil, and moderate water, with temperature preferences varying across species. Mugwortss can grapple with challenges like powdery mildew, leaf blight, and aphids. They're also sensitive to overly wet conditions, which can lead to root rot. Seasonal considerations involve pruning in early spring for plant health, resisting excessive watering in rain-abundant winters, and monitoring for pests in warm, humid summers.
How to Water Mugworts?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mugworts?
How to Propagate Mugworts?
How to Plant Mugworts?
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8 most common species：
Common mugwort
Common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is an herbaceous plant often found in nitrogen-rich soils. The plant's scent is reportedly a mild insect repellant. Common mugwort is used as an offering in Nepalese temples. Tradition holds that it has cleansing properties, so believers also use it to sweep their floors to give them both a spiritual and physical cleaning.
Tree wormwood
Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a flowering evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. In late spring it produces yellow, daisy-like flowers. Tree wormwood has been cultivated for its use in essential oils and perfumes and it has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Common wormwood
Common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) was the main ingredient in absinthe, a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage, BUT it's technically toxic. It can cause nervous disorders such as headaches, hallucinations, insomnia, convulsions, etc. and is therefore illegal in many countries. Common wormwood may grow like a weed on unmanaged areas, with silvery foliage and small yellow flowers in late summer.
White sagebrush
White sagebrush (*Artemisia ludoviciana*) is a plant native to the United States. The genus name "*Artemisia*" refers to Artemis, a Greek goddess that the Romans called Diana. She was the Moon Goddess and patron deity of hunters. The species name "*ludoviciana*" refers to the state of Louisiana. This plant is also called "Mugwort" and "Cudweed."
California sagebrush
California sagebrush is an evergreen perennial shrub that thrives in poor, well-draining soils. Grown for its silvery foliage, it can grow up to 91 cm tall and prefers higher, drier elevations. Flowers appear yellowish to red.
Silver mound
Silver mound (Artemisia schmidtiana) is a perennial plant that grows from 25 to 36 cm tall. Its silver leaves provide a nice contrast in gardens. It is a resilient plant that is resistant to wildlife. Silver mound grows best in full sun to partial sun, and makes an attractive spreading border plant.
Tarragon
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a herb found widely across the Eurasian and North American continents. Tarragon has hints of anise in its fragrance. It is most well known as a culinary herb, especially in French cuisine. It is also used as a popular soda flavoring in eastern Asia. Curiously, the French cultivar with the strongest flavor is sterile, making it much harder to propagate than the other popular variants.
California mugwort
California mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is an aromatic shrub belonging to the Sunflower family. Another name for it is California Mugwort. Many Native American tribes used it in sacred ceremonies.
All Species of Mugworts
Common mugwort
Common mugwort
Common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is an herbaceous plant often found in nitrogen-rich soils. The plant's scent is reportedly a mild insect repellant. Common mugwort is used as an offering in Nepalese temples. Tradition holds that it has cleansing properties, so believers also use it to sweep their floors to give them both a spiritual and physical cleaning.
Tree wormwood
Tree wormwood
Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a flowering evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. In late spring it produces yellow, daisy-like flowers. Tree wormwood has been cultivated for its use in essential oils and perfumes and it has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Common wormwood
Common wormwood
Common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) was the main ingredient in absinthe, a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage, BUT it's technically toxic. It can cause nervous disorders such as headaches, hallucinations, insomnia, convulsions, etc. and is therefore illegal in many countries. Common wormwood may grow like a weed on unmanaged areas, with silvery foliage and small yellow flowers in late summer.
White sagebrush
White sagebrush
White sagebrush (*Artemisia ludoviciana*) is a plant native to the United States. The genus name "*Artemisia*" refers to Artemis, a Greek goddess that the Romans called Diana. She was the Moon Goddess and patron deity of hunters. The species name "*ludoviciana*" refers to the state of Louisiana. This plant is also called "Mugwort" and "Cudweed."
California sagebrush
California sagebrush
California sagebrush is an evergreen perennial shrub that thrives in poor, well-draining soils. Grown for its silvery foliage, it can grow up to 91 cm tall and prefers higher, drier elevations. Flowers appear yellowish to red.
Silver mound
Silver mound
Silver mound (Artemisia schmidtiana) is a perennial plant that grows from 25 to 36 cm tall. Its silver leaves provide a nice contrast in gardens. It is a resilient plant that is resistant to wildlife. Silver mound grows best in full sun to partial sun, and makes an attractive spreading border plant.
Tarragon
Tarragon
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a herb found widely across the Eurasian and North American continents. Tarragon has hints of anise in its fragrance. It is most well known as a culinary herb, especially in French cuisine. It is also used as a popular soda flavoring in eastern Asia. Curiously, the French cultivar with the strongest flavor is sterile, making it much harder to propagate than the other popular variants.
California mugwort
California mugwort
California mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is an aromatic shrub belonging to the Sunflower family. Another name for it is California Mugwort. Many Native American tribes used it in sacred ceremonies.
Big sagebrush
Big sagebrush
Big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) is one of the largest-growing sagebrush species on the planet. Big sagebrush can grow as high as 2.5 m tall. This plant's leaves give off a sharp and sweet-smelling aroma when crushed.
Sweet wormwood
Sweet wormwood
The sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) is native to the warmer regions of Asia but has also been found on other continents. The plant is rather weedy in growth habit and has very fragrant foliage, which makes it memorable. It is more useful in scientific arenas than in ornamental horticulture and is being tested for various purposes.
Prairie sagewort
Prairie sagewort
Prairie sagewort (Artemisia frigida) is an evergreen shrub that blooms in summer with clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers, but its pollen is known to cause allergic reactions such as hay fever. Prairie sagewort is good at stabilizing the soil against erosion. It is also an important food source for jackrabbits and grouse throughout the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.
Roman wormwood
Roman wormwood
Roman wormwood (Artemisia pontica) Is a woody, perennial shrub used in the production of absinthe and vermouth. It grows smaller than the more common "great absinthe" and has a milder flavor. Roman wormwood can cause severe allergic reactions in some people and can be toxic in large quantities.
Hoary mugwort
Hoary mugwort
The Artemisia stelleriana can largely be found in China, Japan, Korea and Russia. It has pale-green to white leaves that give the plant a silver or whitish appearance. That's why it's also known as the hoary mugwort. This herbaceous perennial plant is harvested from the wild to flavor rice.
Chinese mugwort
Chinese mugwort
Chinese mugwort, a member of the daisy family, closely resembles its relative, the Common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). However, chinese mugwort has a more intense aroma, which is how the two are distinguished.It can be toxic to highly toxic if consumed, and even handling can cause skin irritation or allergy reactions.
Field wormwood
Field wormwood
A member of the aster or sunflower family, field wormwood is also known as field mugwort. This plant is aromatic and grows nodding flowers that do not have petals. It grows as a biennial in sunny, dry soils.
Japanese mugwort
Japanese mugwort
It has a strong fertility and grows naturally all over Japan. The stem rises and becomes slightly woody. The leaves are torn apart and white hair grows on the back.
Chinese mugwort
Chinese mugwort
Chinese mugwort is a low-growing perennial that is often used as ground cover. This dwarf foliage plant prefers full sun, well-draining soil, and poor soil nutrition. This drought-tolerant plant is native to Japan.
Beach wormwood
Beach wormwood
Beach wormwood (Artemisia pycnocephala) is an evergreen perennial plant whose fragrant flowers attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. It has silky gray, dense foliage. Blooms in spring and summer with fuzzy flower clusters of round yellow blossoms. Birds use the plant for nesting material. Grows in full sun with well-drained soil.
Oriental wormwood
Oriental wormwood
Oriental wormwood (Artemisia capillaris), a member of the parsley family, is native to China, Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. This bushy perennial is grown in ornamental gardens for its silver-shaded foliage, making it a great contrast choice for borders and herb gardens. It also grows well in low-quality soil. The genus name, Artemisia, references the Greek moon goddess, Artemis.
Bigelow sage
Bigelow sage
The leaves of bigelow sage appear to be silvery-gray, but they're actually green. The apparent color of the leaves comes from tiny hairs all over them. *Artemisia bigelovii* is a woody bush of the southwestern United States. It's an important winter forage plant for livestock, and it's also a useful plant in combating soil erosion.
Threetip sagebrush
Threetip sagebrush
Threetip sagebrush is an evergreen shrub found in central North America. It covers more than eight million acres of the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains. It can spread by seed or through its shallow root systems and tolerates dry, rocky soils.
Chinese mugwort
Chinese mugwort
Chinese mugwort (*Artemisia selengensis*) is a plant in the daisy family with a native range running from Korea to Russia. It appears to be spreading in the wild into Europe. It blooms in autumn and produces a strong, pleasant scent. Chinese mugwort stalks are common additions to some Chinese sautéed dishes.
Artemisia lavandulifolia
Artemisia lavandulifolia
The plant is multicaule and can be white-tomentose or almost hairless. Its stems can grow up to 60 cm tall, and it has alternate leaves that are divided with linear divisions. The lower leaves are deeply divided twice (bipinnatisect), while the upper leaves are divided deeply once (pinnatisect), trifid or whole.
Japanese mugwort
Japanese mugwort
It is a perennial very vigorous plant that grows to 1.2 m. It bears small buff-colored flowers from summer to fall which are hermaphroditic and pollinated by wind. The leaves are feather shaped scalloped and light green with white dense fuzz on the underside.
Japanese wormwood
Japanese wormwood
There is no rhizome. The stem is crowded and the height is 40 to 140 cm. The leaves on the stems alternate, and the blades are spatula-shaped wedges and are 4 to 8 cm long. The tip of the leaf has 3 mid to shallow fissures, pterygium or deep fissure, rarely all fissures and shapes vary, and the base of the leaf has a stem-like stem. Both sides of the leaf are scattered or hairless. The root leaves die off at the time of flowering. Many head flowers are attached to the conical inflorescence. The head flower is an oval or elliptical sphere with a length of 2 mm and a width of 1.5 mm. The total strip is hairless in 4 rows. The fruit will be hairless and will be oval and 0.8 mm long.
Black sagebrush
Black sagebrush
Artemisia nova, or black sagebrush, is found mostly in North America. It is widespread in the western United States. It grows in forest and grassland habitats and is usually hard to identify. It hardly produces seeds.
Alps wormwood
Alps wormwood
Alps wormwood is found in rocky areas near edges and rivers. Collecting this plant is prohibited in Switzerland and Italy because its populations are in rapid decline. Be careful when handling alps wormwood as it may cause skin irritation.
Austrian wormwood
Austrian wormwood
Essential oils from austrian wormwood (Artemisia austriaca) commonly make their way into perfumes. The perennial grows in stalky clusters sporting light gray-green leaves and is popular in wreaths and other dried arrangements thanks to its color and pleasant odor.
Biennial wormwood
Biennial wormwood
This is an annual or biennial herb producing a single erect green to reddish stem up to 2 metres in maximum height. It is generally hairless and unscented. The frilly leaves are up to 13 cm long and divided into thin, lance-shaped segments with long teeth. The inflorescence is a dense rod of clusters of flower heads interspersed with leaves.
Northern Wormwood
Northern Wormwood
Northern Wormwood is a resilient perennial with silvery-green foliage that thrives in the northern temperate zones. Its slender stems and deeply divided leaves adapt it to open, sunny habitats. Fragrant, yellowish flower heads bloom in late summer, providing a modest display amid grassy landscapes. Northern Wormwood has evolved to endure cooler climates, its hardy nature allowing survival in less hospitable conditions.
Artemisia stolonifera
Artemisia stolonifera
Artemisia stolonifera is a resilient perennial herb known for its creeping growth habit, enabled by its distinctive, spreading root system (stolons). This allows it to effectively colonize its preferred habitats, which often include moist meadows and along streams. The plant features silky, finetoothed foliage and produces small, inconspicuous flower heads. Its adaptive nature ensures survival across various temperate environments, making it a competitive species in its ecological niche.
Mugwort
Mugwort
Mugwort is a unique plant with distinctive silver-gray foliage and aromatic leaves. This perennial herb is known for its culinary use and medicinal properties. Mugwort is a popular choice for herb gardens and its pleasant fragrance attracts bees and butterflies. Its name 'Artemisia' is derived from the Greek goddess Artemis, and 'dubia' refers to its doubtful taxonomic position. With its numerous uses and intriguing name origin, mugwort is truly a fascinating plant worth exploring.
African wormwood
African wormwood
African wormwood is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is known for its silver-gray, feathery leaves and its strong, aromatic scent. The plant can grow up to 1 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. In the garden, african wormwood is often used as a border plant or as a groundcover due to its low-growing habit. In addition to its ornamental value, african wormwood has a number of medicinal properties and has been used traditionally. The plant is also a popular choice for attracting pollinators to the garden.
Southernwood
Southernwood
Southernwood has a strong camphor-like odour and was historically used as an air freshener or strewing herb. It forms a small bushy shrub, which is widely cultivated by gardeners. The grey-green leaves are small, narrow and feathery. The small flowers are yellow. It can easily be propagated by cuttings, or by division of the roots.
White mugwort
White mugwort
The white mugwort is unique in that it's the only artemisia that has ornamental flowers. In the wild, it's found along roadsides, in shrubby thickets, and on forest slopes. An ornamental plant with exceptional features, the British Royal Horticultural Society's awarded this species with the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
White sagebrush 'Silver Queen'
White sagebrush 'Silver Queen'
A cultivar of the White sage (Artemisia ludoviciana), white sagebrush 'Silver Queen' has finely divided, silvery-gray leaves, which are the most prominent characteristic of the plant. Obviously named after the silvery foliage, this cultivar is very popular among gardeners who prefer having a bold garden contrast.
White sagebrush 'Valerie Finnis'
White sagebrush 'Valerie Finnis'
White sagebrush 'Valerie Finnis' is a popular cultivar of the White sage (Artemisia ludoviciana) selected to have sharply cut silvery-gray leaves. The cultivar was named in the honor of Valerie Finnis, a British photographer and gardener. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Tarragon 'Sativa'
Tarragon 'Sativa'
Tarragon 'Sativa' is a popular herb in French cuisine, known for its licorice-like flavor. The name 'Artemisia' comes from the Greek goddess Artemis, who was known for her healing powers.
Artemisia sylvatica
Artemisia sylvatica
Artemisia sylvatica is a versatile perennial herb known for its hardy nature in woodlands and along forest edges. This species thrives in dappled sunlight, where its deeply cut, aromatic leaves can capture light efficiently. The plant stands out in its habitat during its blooming period with delicate, sometimes inconspicuous, yellowish or green flower heads that provide a stark contrast against the darker, forested backdrop.
Artemisia lancea
Artemisia lancea
Artemisia lancea is characterized by its slender, lance-shaped leaves and resilient growth in arid habitats. Its stems, often creeping, support gray-green foliage that adaptively minimizes water loss. This hardy perennial thrives particularly well in poor soils where other vegetation may struggle, showcasing a natural elegance in its simplicity and tough disposition.
Artemisia rubripes
Artemisia rubripes
Artemisia rubripes boasts silvery-green foliage with a feathery texture, its upright stems often graced by petite, yellowish blooms. Thriving in arid environments, artemisia rubripes's deep root system allows it to withstand drought, with leaves that reduce water loss—a true embodiment of resilience amid harsh conditions.
Silver mound 'Nana'
Silver mound 'Nana'
Silver mound 'Nana' is a round and compact cultivar of Wormwood (Artemisia schmidtiana) selected to be slightly smaller and less invasive than the parent. Named after its dwarf-sized growth habit ('Nana' means "small, dwarf"), this cultivar has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Gmelin's wormwood
Gmelin's wormwood
Artemisia annua, also known as sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort or annual wormwood (Chinese: 黄花蒿; pinyin: huánghuāhāo), is a common type of wormwood native to temperate Asia, but naturalized in many countries including scattered parts of North America.
Glacier wormwood
Glacier wormwood
Artemisia glacialis grows to approximately 18 cm high, and is indigenous to the Alpine regions of France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Silver mound 'Silver Mound'
Silver mound 'Silver Mound'
Silver mound 'Silver Mound' is a captivating perennial plant that adds a touch of elegance to any garden. With its silvery-white, feathery leaves, this plant stands out from the crowd. Its compact size and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Not only does silver mound 'Silver Mound' attract beneficial insects, but its aromatic leaves can also be used in potpourri or as a natural insect repellent. Truly a versatile and fascinating plant!
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Mugworts
Artemisia
Also known as: Wormwoods
Mugworts is a large genus of plants typically considered as herbs. Other types are more like shrubs and are used in gardens for their full and interesting foliage. The name derives from the Greek deity Artemis. They are frequently used for deriving essential oils.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Mugworts
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Attributes of Mugworts
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Mugworts
Distribution of Mugworts
Feedback
Distribution Map of Mugworts
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Mugworts
Feedback
The versatile 'mugworts' genus, known for both ornamental and medicinal use, demands minimal yet specific care. Basic needs include full sun exposure, well-drained soil, and moderate water, with temperature preferences varying across species. Mugwortss can grapple with challenges like powdery mildew, leaf blight, and aphids. They're also sensitive to overly wet conditions, which can lead to root rot. Seasonal considerations involve pruning in early spring for plant health, resisting excessive watering in rain-abundant winters, and monitoring for pests in warm, humid summers.
How to Water Mugworts?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mugworts?
How to Propagate Mugworts?
How to Plant Mugworts?
Exploring the Mugworts Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Common mugwort
Common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is an herbaceous plant often found in nitrogen-rich soils. The plant's scent is reportedly a mild insect repellant. Common mugwort is used as an offering in Nepalese temples. Tradition holds that it has cleansing properties, so believers also use it to sweep their floors to give them both a spiritual and physical cleaning.
Tree wormwood
Tree wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a flowering evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean. In late spring it produces yellow, daisy-like flowers. Tree wormwood has been cultivated for its use in essential oils and perfumes and it has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Common wormwood
Common wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) was the main ingredient in absinthe, a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage, BUT it's technically toxic. It can cause nervous disorders such as headaches, hallucinations, insomnia, convulsions, etc. and is therefore illegal in many countries. Common wormwood may grow like a weed on unmanaged areas, with silvery foliage and small yellow flowers in late summer.
White sagebrush
White sagebrush (*Artemisia ludoviciana*) is a plant native to the United States. The genus name "*Artemisia*" refers to Artemis, a Greek goddess that the Romans called Diana. She was the Moon Goddess and patron deity of hunters. The species name "*ludoviciana*" refers to the state of Louisiana. This plant is also called "Mugwort" and "Cudweed."
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All Species of Mugworts
Common mugwort
Tree wormwood
Common wormwood
White sagebrush
California sagebrush
Silver mound
Tarragon
California mugwort
Big sagebrush
Sweet wormwood
Prairie sagewort
Roman wormwood
Hoary mugwort
Chinese mugwort
Field wormwood
Japanese mugwort
Chinese mugwort
Beach wormwood
Oriental wormwood
Bigelow sage
Threetip sagebrush
Chinese mugwort
Artemisia lavandulifolia
Japanese mugwort
Japanese wormwood
Black sagebrush
Alps wormwood
Austrian wormwood
Biennial wormwood
Northern Wormwood
Artemisia stolonifera
Mugwort
African wormwood
Southernwood
White mugwort
White sagebrush 'Silver Queen'
White sagebrush 'Valerie Finnis'
Tarragon 'Sativa'
Artemisia sylvatica
Artemisia lancea
Artemisia rubripes
Silver mound 'Nana'
Gmelin's wormwood
Glacier wormwood
Silver mound 'Silver Mound'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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