Family: Asteraceae
absinth sage-wort, absinth wormwood, absinthe, common wormwood, sage-wort
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Artemisia: referring to the Greek goddess Artemis who so benefited from a plant of this family that she gave it her own name
Plants: erect, perennial, 16"-40" tall forb almost shrub-like
Leaves: alternate; lower leaves on long stalks, 2-3 times pinnately-divided with rounded lobes, upper less divided and on shorter stalks; all segments
Flowers: head yellowish, 1/8" wide on dangling stalks; inflorescence large, leafy clusters of drooping heads; blooms July-Sept.
Fruits: nearly cylindrical, dry seed narrow at the base and rounded at the top
Habitat: fields, disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Plants: erect, perennial, 16"-40" tall forb almost shrub-like
Leaves: alternate; lower leaves on long stalks, 2-3 times pinnately-divided with rounded lobes, upper less divided and on shorter stalks; all segments
Flowers: head yellowish, 1/8" wide on dangling stalks; inflorescence large, leafy clusters of drooping heads; blooms July-Sept.
Fruits: nearly cylindrical, dry seed narrow at the base and rounded at the top
Habitat: fields, disturbed sites
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Steve C. Garske
Kurt Stüber
from USDA Plants Website
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
