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Invasive Species in Amherst State Park
Artemisia vulgaris var. vulgaris - Mugwort
Close up Photo
photo by WNY PRISM
June 5, 2015
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is in the Aster family and is a perennial herb native to northeastern Asia and Alaska which grows 24-63 inches high. Stems are branched with green leaves and silver undersides. Distinct herbal smell. It has been used as a medicinal and culinary herb. It has chrysanthemum like features. It flowers in the months July through October with small dull red flowers. Threatens native plant species biodiversity. Mugwort has long rhizomes and regenerates from root fragments, making it difficult to remove by hand pulling.
Infestation Photo
photo by WNY PRISM
June 5, 2015
Mugwort going to seed
September 14, 2015
Close up of Mugwort showing small red flowers
September, 2015