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

Silver artemisia plants make a beautiful groundcover in dry, sunny locations. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

The formula contains vitamin C to fight free radicals that lead to fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots, as well as artemisia capillaries to fight inflammation and protect the skin against blue light—a.k.a. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026

Reliable salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and tightens the look of pores while time-tested, calming K-beauty favorites, such as cica, mugwort, and artemisia powder—which can kill off acne-causing bacteria—help leave skin looking softer and smoother. —Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026

Other silver-leafed plants include lamium, artemisia, brunnera and a number of different ferns. —Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 3 May 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

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
• akathisia
• 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