artemisia

noun

ar·​te·​mi·​sia ˌär-tə-ˈmi-zh(ē-)ə 

-zē-ə

: any of a genus (Artemisia) of aromatic composite herbs and shrubs (such as sagebrush) compare wormwood sense 1

Examples of artemisia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like rosemary, artemisia is prone to root rot and benefits from well-draining soil. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026

Take artemisia—a broader plant family that includes mugwort, the specific variety used in their Artemisia Soothing Cleansing Oil. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026

Even a request for Coca-Cola is met with a creative local alternative: a sparkling water infused with artemisia abrotanum, a flowering plant that bears a remarkable resemblance in flavor. —Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026

In the lower container, silver takes on a softer look—and feel—with the velvety leaves of licorice plant, 'Angel Wings’ senecio, and ‘Mori’s Strain’ artemisia; dainty ‘Pink Chablis’ lamium flowers lend a touch of color. —Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, artemisia, from Greek, wormwood

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for artemisia

• aplysia
• dionysia
• picea

Medical Definition

artemisia

noun

ar·​te·​mis·​ia ˌärt-ə-ˈmizh(-ē)-ə  -ˈmē-zh(ē-)ə 

-ˈmiz-ē-ə

1

capitalized : a genus of composite shrubs and herbs (as the sagebrushes and santonicas) that have strongly scented foliage and small rayless flower heads

2

: any plant of the genus Artemisia