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General Information

Artemisia granatensis is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a densely tufted mat of growth up to 18cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
The species has experienced a drastic population decline, estimated to be more than 50% between the years 1994 and 2003, based on direct observation and the levels of exploitation. Its distribution is severely fragmented and there is a continuing decline in the number of subpopulations and in the number of mature individuals, mainly due to collection, predation by herbivores and the low capacity of adaptation to adverse climatic conditions of the species. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

Although we have seen no specific reports for this species, many members of this genus contain potentially allergenic sesquiterpene lactones that can cause skin reactions[].

Botanical References

Range

Europe - southern Spain (Sierra Nevada)

Habitat

Grasslands on steep slopes of high Mediterranean mountains. It occurs in dry, rocky sites, screes, ledges and crevices and rock fissures[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.15 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Species in this genus are generally easily grown, succeeding in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position[, ]. They tend to be longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[].
Established plants are drought tolerant.
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[].
Flowers are unattractive to insects. The achenes have great capacity for germination, but lose viability over time[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is used medicinally[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse, making sure that the compost does not dry out[]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Division in spring or autumn[].
Basal cuttings in late spring. Harvest the young shoots when about 10 - 15cm long, pot up in a lightly shaded position in a greenhouse or cold frame and plant them out when well rooted. Very easy.