Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a woody perennial that has beautiful silvery gray foliage. That is the primary reason it is planted. All parts of the plant should be considered poisonous.

Is Artemisia safe to eat?

You can eat your wormwood. Mugwort refers to all aromatic plants found in the genus Artemisia, of which wormwood is one.

What are the side effects of Artemisia?

Side effects of Artemisia absinthium are nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, seizures, kidney failure, insomnia, hallucinations, and tremors.