:Common Name

Common wormwood

:Scientific Name

:Introduction

Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as common wormwood, is a species within the Artemisia genus, native to North Africa and the temperate regions of Eurasia. It has also become widely naturalized in Canada and the northern United States. Cultivated both as an ornamental plant and for its use in traditional distillation, it is a key ingredient in the spirit absinthe as well as in various other alcoholic beverages.

: Details

Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as common wormwood, is a species within the Artemisia genus, native to North Africa and the temperate regions of Eurasia. It has also become widely naturalized in Canada and the northern United States. Cultivated both as an ornamental plant and for its use in traditional distillation, it is a key ingredient in the spirit absinthe as well as in various other alcoholic beverages.