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Artemisia cana

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Silver sagebrush

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Artemisia cana is a species of sagebrush native to western and central North America; it is a member of the sunflower family. It is known by many common names, including silver sagebrush, sticky sagebrush, silver wormwood, hoary sagebrush, and dwarf sagebrush.

Description

A herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family found in temperate to Mediterranean climates. The leaves are chewed fresh and the essential oil is used for food preservation.

Edible Uses

The leaves are chewed to relieve thirst.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are chewed to relieve thirst.

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Medicinal Uses

The essential oil is used for food preservation.

Distribution

It is a temperate to Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,

Notes

The essential oil is used for food preservation.

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