Artemisia princeps: Difference between revisions

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A species of plant in the daisy family

Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort, is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China. This perennial herb is known for its aromatic leaves and is used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.

Description[edit]

Artemisia princeps is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are deeply lobed, green on the upper surface, and white and woolly underneath. The plant produces small, yellowish flowers that bloom in late summer to early autumn.

Habitat[edit]

This species thrives in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, roadsides, and forest edges. It prefers well-drained soils and can often be found in sunny locations.

Uses[edit]

Culinary[edit]

In Japanese cuisine, Artemisia princeps is used as a flavoring agent and is a key ingredient in dishes such as yomogi mochi, a type of rice cake. The young leaves are harvested in spring and used fresh or dried.

Medicinal[edit]

Traditionally, Artemisia princeps has been used in herbal medicine for its purported health benefits. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. The leaves are often used in the practice of moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medicine technique.

Cultivation[edit]

Artemisia princeps is relatively easy to cultivate. It requires minimal care and can be propagated by seed or division. The plant is tolerant of a range of soil types but prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

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-'''Artemisia princeps''', also known as [[Korean mugwort]], [[Japanese mugwort]], or [[Asian mugwort]], is a species of perennial plant in the [[Asteraceae]] family. It is native to China, Japan, and the Korean peninsula, and has been naturalized in many other parts of the world.
+{{Short description|A species of plant in the daisy family}}
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Artemisia princeps
+| image = Artemisia_princeps1.jpg
+| image_caption = Artemisia princeps in bloom
+| regnum = Plantae
+| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
+| unranked_classis = Eudicots
+| unranked_ordo = Asterids
+| ordo = Asterales
+| familia = Asteraceae
+| genus = ''[[Artemisia (genus)|Artemisia]]''
+| species = '''''A. princeps'''''
+| binomial = ''Artemisia princeps''
+| binomial_authority = Pamp.
+}}
-== Description ==
+'''''Artemisia princeps''''', commonly known as Japanese mugwort, is a species of plant in the [[Asteraceae]] family. It is native to [[East Asia]], including [[Japan]], [[Korea]], and [[China]]. This perennial herb is known for its aromatic leaves and is used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.
-'''Artemisia princeps''' is a tall, perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 1.2 meters. It has deeply lobed, dark green leaves with a silvery underside. The plant produces small, yellow or reddish-brown flowers in the summer and autumn.
-== Uses ==
+==Description==
-'''Artemisia princeps''' is used extensively in traditional [[East Asian medicine]]. It is believed to have a variety of medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer effects. The plant is also used in the production of [[moxa]], a material used in [[moxibustion]], a traditional therapeutic technique that involves burning the material on or near the skin.
+''Artemisia princeps'' is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are deeply lobed, green on the upper surface, and white and woolly underneath. The plant produces small, yellowish flowers that bloom in late summer to early autumn.
-In addition to its medicinal uses, '''Artemisia princeps''' is also used in cooking, particularly in East Asian cuisines. The leaves are often used as a flavoring in soups and stews, and can also be used to make a type of rice cake known as [[mugwort rice cake]].
+[[File:Artemisia_princeps1.jpg|thumb|right|''Artemisia princeps'' in its natural habitat]]
-== Cultivation ==
+==Habitat==
-'''Artemisia princeps''' is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, although it prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. The plant is propagated by seeds, which are sown in the spring.
+This species thrives in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, roadsides, and forest edges. It prefers well-drained soils and can often be found in sunny locations.
-== Conservation Status ==
+==Uses==
-While '''Artemisia princeps''' is not currently considered to be at risk of extinction, its habitat is being threatened by urbanization and other forms of human activity. Efforts are being made to conserve the species and its habitat.
-== See Also ==
+===Culinary===
-* [[List of Artemisia species]]
+In [[Japanese cuisine]], ''Artemisia princeps'' is used as a flavoring agent and is a key ingredient in dishes such as ''[[yomogi mochi]]'', a type of rice cake. The young leaves are harvested in spring and used fresh or dried.
-* [[Traditional Korean medicine]]
-* [[Traditional Japanese medicine]]
-[[Category:Artemisia]]
+===Medicinal===
+Traditionally, ''Artemisia princeps'' has been used in [[herbal medicine]] for its purported health benefits. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. The leaves are often used in the practice of [[moxibustion]], a traditional [[Chinese medicine]] technique.
+==Cultivation==
+''Artemisia princeps'' is relatively easy to cultivate. It requires minimal care and can be propagated by seed or division. The plant is tolerant of a range of soil types but prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Artemisia (genus)]]
+* [[Asteraceae]]
+* [[Herbal medicine]]
+* [[Japanese cuisine]]
+[[Category:Artemisia|princeps]]
+[[Category:Flora of East Asia]]
 [[Category:Medicinal plants]]
-[[Category:Culinary herbs and spices]]
-{{plants}}
-{{Asia-stub}}
-{{food-stub}}