Description
Artemisia sylvatica (also called Woodland Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with silvery-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Artemisia sylvatica is a small, white-cream disc floret, with a yellow center and a yellow-orange fringe. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed, with a yellow-orange fringe. The seedling is a small, green, rounded seedling, with a yellow-orange fringe.
Where to Find Artemisia sylvatica
Artemisia sylvatica is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.