Taxonomy
- Family Name: Asteraceae
- Botanical Name: Artemisia stelleriana
- Common Name: Silver Brocade artemisia, beach wormwood, hoary mugwort, dusty miller, and oldwoman
Description
Its leaves are used for flavouring rice dumplings.
Its medicinal value was believed to promote the growth of hair, and to stimulate mental faculties in the past though this species has no real medicinal value today. It has been used sparingly in the past to flavour meat and beverages.
Often referred to as sages or sagebrush, Artemisias are not to be confused with true or herbal sages in the genus Salvia.
Toxicity
Can cause stomach upset if ingested.
References:
Synonyms:
Artemisia chinensis Pursh
Artemisia stelleriana var. sachalinensis
Artemisia stelleriana var. vesiculosa
Disclaimer: Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) does not advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Any information in the recommended resources should be regarded as being for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any medical or health treatment.
Photos: Dave Riddell
Text: Jane Kerr