Sea Wormwood (Artemisia maritima)

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

Artemisia maritima is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The leaves are occasionally used as a flavouring.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Drier parts of salt marshes in sand and shingle. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)