Artemisia arborescens
Hedge Artemisia
Also known as: Absinthium arborescens (L.) Moench +4 more
- Absinthium arborescens (L.) Moench
- Absinthium arborescens Vaill., 1754
- Absinthium argenteum Besser
- Artemisia arborescens f. arborescens
- Artemisia arborescens var. arborescens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Artemisia arborescens (commonly known as Hedge artemisia) is a shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, Chatham Is., New South Wales, Portugal, South Australia, Spain, Victoria, Western Australia