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Artemisia absinthium is a bitter-tasting plant species that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and to flavor alcoholic drinks like absinthe. It remains notable today for its cultural and historical significance, though modern uses are limited due to concerns about its safety and potency.
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Species
Absinthe
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
Native toAfghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China Southeast
Common Name: Ajenjo.
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Illustration of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) in "Les plantes potagères" Vilmorin 1925 Artemisia absinthium, otherwise known as common wormwood, is a species of Artemisia native to North Africa and temperate regions of Eurasia, and widely naturalized in Canada and the northern United States. It is grown as an ornamental plant and is used as an ingredient in the spirit absinthe and some other alcoholic beverages.
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