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absinthe wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

Absinthe wormwood is a tall plant with beautiful, silvery-green leaves. It has a strong smell and is known for its use in drinks and herbal remedies.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The absinthe wormwood is a striking plant with finely divided, silvery-green leaves that feel soft and fuzzy. It grows upright, producing tiny, yellowish, inconspicuous flowers on branched stems in late summer. Its unique color makes it stand out from other green plants.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusArtemisia
absinthe wormwood
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absinthe wormwood

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Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A famous green drink called 'absinthe' was named after this very plant!

Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used this special plant for its healing and protective powers.

Its super bitter taste is so strong, it inspired the word 'wormwood' for something unpleasant!

This tough plant can grow in really poor soil where many other plants struggle to survive.

Special abilities

Ability

Bitterness Blast

Absinthe wormwood produces super bitter chemicals that make most hungry animals avoid eating its leaves.

Ability

Sun Shield Leaves

It has silvery-green, fuzzy leaves that reflect harsh sunlight, helping it stay cool and save water.

Ability

Growth Inhibitor

This plant can release chemicals into the soil that stop other plants from growing too close to it.

Measurements & details

Height
60-150 cm
Spread
30-90 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

depends on

Wormwood Aphid

Aphis absinthii

This aphid feeds specifically on the sap of wormwood plants.

eats

Wormwood Clearwing Moth

Chamaesphecia annellata

Its larvae bore into and consume the roots of the wormwood plant.

parasitizes

Wormwood Rust

Puccinia absinthii

This fungus infects wormwood plants, causing rust-like lesions.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Do not eat any part of this plant without asking an adult first.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is absinthe wormwood?

60-150 cm

How wide does absinthe wormwood spread?

30-90 cm

How big are the flowers on absinthe wormwood?

0.2-0.5 cm

When does absinthe wormwood bloom?

Summer

Is absinthe wormwood edible?

No

Is absinthe wormwood toxic?

Moderate

What is absinthe wormwood's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is absinthe wormwood pollinated?

Wind

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