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Artemisia absinthium L.

wormwood (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadModerate tendencySE
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Artemisia absinthium has been used for flavouring drinks for hundreds of years.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-20

 wormwood / Artemisia absinthium: _Artemisia absinthium_ has been used for flavouring drinks for hundreds of years.

Artemisia absinthium has broader flower-heads than Artemisia maritima.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-20

 wormwood / Artemisia absinthium: _Artemisia absinthium_ has broader flower-heads than _Artemisia maritima_.

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