Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Artemisia douglasiana (Mugwort)

Common native, perennial herb found in semi-damp sites, including along creeks and at restoration sites. Flowers are yellow and inconspicuous. Blooms in spring to summer. Leaves are somewhat aromatic.

Artemisia douglasiana (mugwort). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Artemisia douglasiana (mugwort). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Artemisia douglasiana (mugwort). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Artemisia douglasiana (mugwort). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Artemisia douglasiana (mugwort). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.