Siberian wormwood (Artemisia laciniata)

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

Artemisia laciniata is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Parboiled and used as a food. No more details are given, we assume that the report refers to the leaves. — Parboiled and used as a food.; No more details are given, we assume that the report refers to the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations of 2,400 - 3,600 metres in the Himalayas. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)