Artemisia abrotanum var. maritima (Cola Plant) is a perennial herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae). It grows in dry, well-drained soils, often in sunny, open areas. It is commonly found in herb gardens, grasslands, and cultivated in temperate climates. Imported field notes describe plants reaching 50–150 cm. The leaves are finely dissected, feathery, and gray-green in color. The flower heads are small, consisting of yellowish florets.
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Accepted nameArtemisia abrotanum var. maritima
SubgenusPonticae
SectionPonticae
RangeNative to Southern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region. Widely cultivated across Europe and parts of North America for ornamental and medicinal purposes.
HabitatDry, well-drained soils, often in sunny, open areas. It is commonly found in herb gardens, grasslands, and cultivated in temperate climates.
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Research summary
Paper-backed research brief for Artemisia abrotanum var. maritima (Cola Plant). The local cache does not yet attach species-specific paper-backed records, so the page still leans on genus-level reviews and comparative literature. The strongest recurring themes are phytochemistry, morphology, and identification. Key records include Global phylogeny and taxonomy of Artemisia, The Artemisia L. Genus: A Review of Bioactive Essential Oils, and The Genus Artemisia: A Comprehensive Review.
Abad, M.J., Bedoya, L.M., Apaza, L. & Bermejo, P. (2012). The Artemisia L. Genus: A Review of Bioactive Essential Oils. Molecules 17(3): 2542-2566. DOI: 10.3390/molecules17032542.
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