Japanese Mugwort; Yomogi (Artemisia princeps)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Artemisia princeps is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from July to November, and the seeds ripen from August to November. 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. 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

flavour and colour. — Leaves and young seedlings - raw or cooked.; Used in salads and soups after the bitterness has been removed.; After being lightly boiled the young leaves are pounded into glutinous-rice dumplings (known as 'mochi').; They impart a delightful aroma, flavour and colour.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste ground and thickets in lowland and low elevations, central and southern Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)