Southernwood

Artemisia abrotanum

herb

Fine foliage smelling of lemon and camphor, which once flavored pastries, vinegars and beers.

Origin

Southeastern Europe and western Asia

Where to find it

An old cottage-garden plant, still sold in nurseries; in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, it is still picked around houses.

Season (United States)

May to September

Preparation

A sprig flavors a vinegar or a dough, and is removed before serving. In small amounts: like other wormwoods, it contains thujone.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

In English it is called lad's love: a sprig was slipped into bouquets given as gifts.