Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Artemisia abrotanum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from March to November, in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and are used in small quantities as a flavouring in cakes, salads and vinegars. — The young shoots have a bitter, lemony flavour and are used in small quantities as a flavouring in cakes, salads and vinegars.; A tea is made from the young bitter shoots.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)