Artemisia sodiroi
Hieron. ex Sodiro
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Description
An erect herb. The stems are rounded and covered with hairs. The leaves are green and smooth on the upper surface and whitish and hairy underneath. The flowers are yellow.
Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are brewed as tea, and the fruit is used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Andes between 2,200-3,600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Andes, Ecuador, South America,
Also Known As
Camphor
References (1)
- Quintana, C. M., 2010, Wild Plants in the Dry Valleys Around Quito Ecuador. An Illustrated Guide. Publicationes del Harbario, QCA p 70
