Artemisia maritima Sea wormwood (Compositae) Deciduous shrub

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Artemisia maritima
Sea wormwood
Deciduous shrub
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The Artemisia maritima plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sea wormwood. Some home gardeners know the variety as Seriphidium maritimum. (L.)Soják.

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Latin Name:  Artemisia maritima
Common Name:  Sea wormwood
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The following notes are from a report on the closely related A. absinthum, they quite possibly also apply to this species. The plant is poisonous if used in large quantities[20, 61]. Even small quantities have been known to cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia etc[222]. Just the scent of the plant has been known to cause headaches and nervousness in some people[169].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Drier parts of salt marshes[17] in sand and shingle[190].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any soil but prefers a poor dry soil with a warm aspect[37]. Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position[1, 200]. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[245]. Tolerates a pH in the range 6.0 to 7.6. Dislikes shade. Established plants are very drought tolerant[190, 200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[190]. The whole plant has a sweet aromatic smell[245]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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