About Artemisia princeps Pamp.
Artemisia princeps Pamp. is commonly known by several English names: yomogi, Japanese mugwort, Korean wormwood, Korean mugwort, and wormwood. This Asian plant species belongs to the sunflower family, and is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a very vigorous perennial plant that reaches a height of 1.2 meters, or 3 feet 11 inches. The species spreads quickly via underground stolons, and can become invasive. From July to November, it produces small, buff-colored hermaphroditic flowers that are pollinated by wind. Its leaves are feather-shaped and scalloped, are light green in color, and have a dense layer of white fuzz on their underside. In addition to its native range in China, Japan, and Korea, Artemisia princeps has been introduced to Belgium and the Netherlands. It grows in a wide range of habitats, including roadsides, slopes, valleys, and riverbanks. The leaves and young seedlings of Artemisia princeps can be eaten raw or cooked. After removing their bitter taste, they can be added to salads and soups. Artemisia princeps is one of the mugwort species used in moxibustion, a traditional medical practice found across China, Korea, Mongolia, Tibet, Nepal, and Vietnam.
