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Identify this herb plz

Posted: April 23rd, 2014, 11:26 pm
by S.Ahmed
Kindly id this herb please,it has pleasant smell,can't exactly pin point the smell but it somehow reminds me of chewing gum.

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Re: Identify this herb plz

Posted: April 24th, 2014, 12:59 am
by M Farooq
This is Artmisia

Re: Identify this herb plz

Posted: April 24th, 2014, 12:14 pm
by S.Ahmed
Is this white plant also related to Artmisia. What is its name?

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Re: Identify this herb plz

Posted: April 24th, 2014, 12:22 pm
by Izhar
Its Jacobaea maritima

Re: Identify this herb plz

Posted: April 24th, 2014, 12:29 pm
by S.Ahmed
Is Artmisia edible?

Re: Identify this herb plz

Posted: April 24th, 2014, 12:39 pm
by S.Ahmed
The International Herb Association has announced Artemisia spp. as Herb of the Year for 2014

Artemisia has a long history, prominent in folklore, its virtues used in numerous ways: to protect and heal, create tasty beverages and foods, decorate the home and work its magical properties. Brimming with facts on every facet of this plant from fragrance and flavor, botany and cultivation, lore and history, to favorites, fun facts, poetry, crafts, medicinal information, not to mention recipes for the kitchen, bath and boudoir, and the apothecary!

http://www.iherb.org/hoy2014.htm


Another website says that around 300 species of Artemisia are poisonous

http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-a ... artemisias