ヤマヨモギ
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Meanings
1
Artemisia montana
usually written using kana alone
A species of mugwort native to Japan; scientific name Artemisia montana. Often encountered in botanical contexts.
Artemisia montana is a perennial plant that grows wild in mountainous areas.
2
Japanese mugwort; Artemisia princeps
usually written using kana alone
Commonly known as 蓬 (よもぎ) in everyday contexts; this term specifically refers to the species Artemisia princeps, often used in traditional medicine and cooking.
See also: よもぎ
The leaves of Japanese mugwort are used as an ingredient in kusa-mochi.