Kingdom Plantae Family Asteraceae Genus Artemisia | Order Asterales Tribe Anthemideae Rank Species | |
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Similar Artemisia genipi, Artemisia umbelliformis, Artemisia biennis, Artemisia michauxiana, Artemisia laciniata | ||
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Artemisia glacialis (Glacier Wormwood) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.
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Artemisia glacialis grows to approximately 18 centimetres (7.1 in) high, and is indigenous to the Alpine regions of France, Italy, and Switzerland. 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.
Hazards
Artemisia glacialis might cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions.
References
Artemisia glacialis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA