Botany - Mugwort

Scientific name Artemisia vulgaris
Appearance Perennial herbaceous plant with sturdy often reddish stems, deeply cut dark green leaves above and whitish below, small tubular pale yellow to reddish flowers in elongated clusters
Smell Aromatic, bitter, camphoraceous, and resinous
Color Dark green and silvery (foliage), pale yellow to reddish-brown (flowers)
Used parts Leaves, flowering tops, roots (fresh or dried)
Origins Europe, temperate Asia, North America
Toxicity level Moderate (presence of neurotoxic compounds at high doses or with prolonged use)