Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps)
Specifically refers to the species Artemisia princeps, a common plant in Japan used in food and traditional medicine.
mugwort (any Artemisia species); wormwood; sagebrush
General term for plants of the genus Artemisia, including wormwood and sagebrush. In everyday Japanese, よもぎ usually refers to the Japanese mugwort.
In spring, we pick mugwort and make kusa mochi.
Plants of the Artemisia genus are widely distributed around the world.
wasteland; area overgrown with weeds
Artemisia montana; a species of mugwort
Artemisia montana · Japanese mugwort; Artemisia princeps
horseweed; Canadian fleabane
Chinese mugwort; Argy wormwood
The word is usually written in kana; this is the most common spelling.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
The origin of よもぎ is uncertain. It is a native Japanese word, and the kanji forms are borrowed from Chinese.