




Artemisia vulgaris
Common mugwort is a leafy plant that grows tall and has soft, green leaves. It can be found in many places and is known for its strong smell, especially when you touch it!
Habitat: Grasslands
The common mugwort is a tall, erect plant with reddish-brown stems. It has deeply lobed leaves that are dark green above and distinctly silvery-white and fuzzy underneath. Its small, inconspicuous flowers are greenish-yellow or reddish-brown.





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PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Ancient Romans planted mugwort by roadsides to soothe tired feet!
Its scientific name 'Artemisia' honors Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt!
Mugwort can grow over 6 feet tall, towering above many plants!
The fuzzy white undersides of its leaves feel super soft!
Common mugwort has spreading underground stems (rhizomes) that help it quickly colonize and spread across open ground.
Common mugwort can grow in very poor, disturbed soils, which helps it thrive where other plants struggle.
Common mugwort has chemical compounds in its leaves that deter many herbivores from eating it.
Chrysolina artemisiae
Beetle adults and larvae feed on its leaves.
Eupithecia absinthiata
This moth's caterpillars munch on mugwort foliage.

Cuscuta campestris
This vine-like plant attaches to steal mugwort's nutrients.
Homo sapiens
Used in traditional foods and herbal medicine.
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking plants.
60-180 cm
50-100 cm
0.2-0.5 cm
Late summer to early fall
Yes
Mild
Perennial
Wind
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New York, US
You might spot Common Dandelion, Red Deadnettle, and Broad-Leaved Dock.
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New Jersey, US
You might spot White-Tailed Deer, Canada Goose, and Red-Winged Blackbird.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Canada Goose, Common Watersnake, and Mute Swan.
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Virginia, US
You might spot Rudbeckia, Pileated Woodpecker, and Monarch.
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Virginia, US
You might spot Pharaoh Cicada and Asian Lady Beetle.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Japanese Knotweed and Common Eastern Bumble Bee.
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