Artemisia glacialis
| Artemisia glacialis | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Anthemideae |
| Genus: | Artemisia |
| Species: | A. glacialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Artemisia glacialis L. 1763 not Vitman 1773 nor Bourg. ex Willk. & Lange 1865 | |
Artemisia glacialis (Glacier Wormwood) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.[1]
Artemisia glacialis grows to approximately 18 centimetres (7.1 in) high, and is indigenous to the Alpine regions of France, Italy, and Switzerland.[2] In Italy, it is known as Italian: Assenzio genepì nero. In France, it is known as French: Genépi des glaciers.
Uses
Artemisia glacialis is historically employed in liqueurs, as well as a digestive and stomachic preparations. It is believed to be useful for mountain sicknesses.[3]
Hazards
Artemisia glacialis might cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions.[4]
References
- ↑ "Kitchen garden help". Retrieved 16 June 2012. Artemisia glacialis – also known as Glacier Wormwood
- ↑ "Altervista Flora Italiana, Artemisia glacialis". Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ↑ "Natural medicinal herbs". Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ↑ "Plants for a Future". Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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