Sticky Field Wormwood (Artemisia campestris glutinosa)

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

Artemisia campestris glutinosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry places. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)