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Artemisia maritima
  • Sea Wormwood

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Artemisia genus in the family Compositae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid, neutral, alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Loamy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 7
    Zone 7
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Artemisia maritima has 0 edible uses listed
Artemisia maritima has 0 material uses listed
Artemisia maritima has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

The following notes are from a report on the closely related A. absinthum, they quite possibly also apply to this species. The plant is poisonous if used in large quantities[4][8]. Even small quantities have been known to cause nervous disorders, convulsions, insomnia etc[9]. Just the scent of the plant has been known to cause headaches and nervousness in some people[10].

Edible uses

Notes

The leaves are occasionally used as a flavouring[1]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Leaves

Condiment

Material uses

The growing shoots are said to repel insects and mice[2][3][4], they have also been used as a strewing herb[6][5]. An infusion is said to discourage slugs and insects[5][3].

Shoots

Repellent
Strewing

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

Sea wormwood is not much used in herbal medicine, though it is often used domestically. Its medicinal virtues are similar to wormwood, A. absinthum, though milder in their action. It is used mainly as a tonic to the digestive system, in treating intermittent fevers and as a vermifuge[6]. The leaves and flowering shoots are anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge[6][7]. The plant is harvested as it comes into flower and is dried for later use[6]. The unexpanded floral heads contain the vermicide 'santonin'[11].

Leaves, Shoots

Anthelmintic
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Carminative
Cholagogue
Emmenagogue
Febrifuge
Stimulant
Stomachic
Tonic
Vermifuge

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse, making sure that the compost does not dry out[12]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Division in spring or autumn[12].

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Cultivation

Succeeds in any soil but prefers a poor dry soil with a warm aspect[13]. Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position[14][12]. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[15]. Tolerates a pH in the range 6.0 to 7.6. Dislikes shade. Established plants are very drought tolerant[16][12]. Tolerates maritime exposure[16]. The whole plant has a sweet aromatic smell[15]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[12]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[17].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Artemisia maritima. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Artemisia maritima.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Artemisia maritima
Genus
Artemisia
Family
Compositae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1]
Medicinal uses
[6][7][11]
Material uses & Functions
[2][3][4][6][5]
Botanic
[18][12]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
7
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Salinity
  • Drought
  • Strong wind
  • Maritime exposure
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
deciduous
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
?
Mature Size
0.6 x
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
hermaphrodite

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References

  1. ? 1.01.11.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (32202/01/01)
  2. ? 2.02.12.2 Mabey. R. Plants with a Purpose. Fontana ISBN 0-00-635555-2 (32202/01/01)
  3. ? 3.03.13.23.33.4 Philbrick H. and Gregg R. B. Companion Plants. Watkins (32202/01/01)
  4. ? 4.04.14.24.3 Riotte. L. Companion Planting for Successful Gardening. Garden Way, Vermont, USA. ISBN 0-88266-064-0 (32202/01/01)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Holtom. J. and Hylton. W. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press ISBN 0-87857-262-7 (32202/01/01)
  6. ? 6.006.016.026.036.046.056.066.076.086.096.106.116.126.136.146.156.166.176.186.196.206.216.226.236.246.256.266.276.28 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (32202/01/01)
  7. ? 7.007.017.027.037.047.057.067.077.087.097.107.117.12 Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh (32202/01/01)
  8. ? Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (32202/01/01)
  9. ? Foster. S. & Duke. J. A. A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants. Eastern and Central N. America. Houghton Mifflin Co. ISBN 0395467225 (32202/01/01)
  10. ? Buchanan. R. A Weavers Garden. ()
  11. ? 11.011.1 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (32202/01/01)
  12. ? 12.012.112.212.312.412.5 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (32202/01/01)
  13. ? Thompson. B. The Gardener's Assistant. Blackie and Son. (32202/01/01)
  14. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (32202/01/01)
  15. ? 15.015.1 Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (32202/01/01)
  16. ? 16.016.1 Chatto. B. The Dry Garden. Dent ISBN 0460045512 (32202/01/01)
  17. ? Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. ISBN 0 460 86048 8 (32202/01/01)
  18. ? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (32202/01/01)


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Article requires citationsNo +
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Belongs to familyCompositae +
Belongs to genusArtemisia +
Has common nameSea Wormwood +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has edible partLeaves +
Has edible useSeasoning +
Has environmental toleranceMaritime exposure +, High wind +, Drought + and Salinity +
Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
Has hardiness zone7 +
Has imageArtemisia maritima habitus.jpeg +
Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has material partShoots +
Has material useRepellent + and Strewing +
Has mature height0.6 +
Has medicinal partLeaves + and Shoots +
Has medicinal useAnthelmintic +, Antiseptic +, Antispasmodic +, Carminative +, Cholagogue +, Emmenagogue +, Febrifuge +, Stimulant +, Stomachic +, Tonic + and Vermifuge +
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Has salinity toleranceTolerant +
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Has seed requiring scarificationNo +
Has seed requiring stratificationNo +
Has shade toleranceNo shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomy nameArtemisia maritima +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Is deciduous or evergreenDeciduous +
Is herbaceous or woodyWoody +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
Tolerates air pollutionNo +
Tolerates maritime exposureYes +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Tolerates windYes +