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  9. Absinthe Wormwood

species 39,656 observations

Absinthe Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

26 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Lady, Peppered Moth, Wormwood Pug, Nais Tiger Moth 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 16
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Five-spotted Lady Beetle, Buffalo Treehopper, Attractive Running Crab Spider, Modest Treehopper 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Loam Clay
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Erosion Poor soil Rabbits
Habit
Clumping Erect Multi stemmed
Plant type
Herb Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension.

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