Yin Chen Hao (Artemisia capillaris)

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

Artemisia capillaris is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and stems - soaked and boiled. — Leaves and stems - soaked and boiled.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy thickets, and along rivers and seashores, C. and S. Japan. Humid slopes, hills, terraces, roadsides and river banks at elevations of 100 - 2700 metres in China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)