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artemisia

/ˌɑrˈtɛmiːziə/ noun · British & US
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What does artemisia mean?

noun

A genus of plants, including wormwood and sagebrush, often used in herbal medicine and as a source of essential oils. Some species of artemisia are also used as ornamental plants.

Example

"The herbalist used artemisia to make a tea that helped alleviate the patient's symptoms."

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