Herb latin name: Artemisia laciniata


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Artemisia laciniata:

Parboiled and used as a food. No more details are given, we assume that the report refers to the leaves.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial

Habitat of the herb:

Found at elevations of 2,400 - 3,600 metres in the Himalayas.

Propagation of Artemisia laciniata:

Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse, making sure that the compost does not dry out. 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. Division in spring or autumn. Basal cuttings in late spring. Harvest the young shoots when about10 - 15cm long, pot up in a lightly shaded position in a greenhouse or cold frame and plant them out when well rooted. Very easy.

Cultivation of the herb:

Found at elevations of 2,400 - 3,600 metres in the Himalayas.

Medicinal use of Artemisia laciniata:

None known

Known hazards of Artemisia laciniata:

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people.

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.