Artemisia abrotanum L.
Fully hardy, erect, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with aromatic pinnatisect leaves and yellowish-grey flower heads, in dense panicles, to 30cm long, in summer. To 1m. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
At one time a popular cottage garden plant, grown in Britain since 1548. [JD]. ‘Mugwort. Artemisia. The stalks grow about three foot high; the leaves are a deep green above and hoary underneath, and the flowers a purplish yellow. It grows in hedges and waste places, flowering in June. The leaves are chiefly used, especially against distempers incident to the female sex, being of great service in promoting the menstrual evacuations, either taken inwardly, or used outwardly in baths & semicupia. Some recommend this plant as good to strengthen the head and nerves, & help hysteric fits or vapours.’ [Blackwell pl.431/1839].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.69/1843].
Notes
Published Feb 26, 2009 - 01:44 PM | Last updated Jul 14, 2010 - 04:08 PM
Artemisia abrotanum L. | Blackwell pl.431/1839 | BHL
| Family | Asteraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Europe |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Lad?s love, Old man, Southernwood |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Artemisia abrotanum – Southernwood |
| Confidence level | high |