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Artemisia indica
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The Artemisia indica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, India. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. asiatica. (Pampan.)Nakai. A. dubia. non Wallich. A. dubia orientalis. A. vulgaris indica.

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Latin Name:  Artemisia indica
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Willd.
 
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:  
 
Habitat:  Waste ground in central and southern Japan.



Edible Uses:  Young leaves - cooked and eaten with barley[183]. The leaves are also pounded with steamed glutinous rice to give a flavour and colouring[177, 183].

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