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Artemisia abrotanum Southernwood Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Artemisia abrotanum plant species is found in S. Europe? The original habitat is obscure. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Southernwood. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Artemisia abrotanum Common Name: Southernwood Family: Compositae Author: L. Known Hazards: Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222]. Mature Height: 1.2 Mature Width: 1 Habitat: Not known in a truly wild situation.
Edible Uses: The young shoots have a bitter, lemony flavour and are used in small quantities as a flavouring in cakes, salads and vinegars[1, 4, 7, 183, 244].
A tea is made from the young bitter shoots[183].
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