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Absinth wormwood

Life cycle: Local noxious. Perennial.

Leaves: 2 to 5 inches long, alternate. Lower leaves deeply divided. Upper leaves linear and less divided. Gray-green.

Stems: 2 to 4 feet tall, heavily branched. Covered with gray hairs giving grayish-green cast. Distinct mint fragrance.

Flowers: Small, yellow, compact, short-stalked.

Roots: Extremely heavy, fibrous root. Perennial crown areas with buds.

Weed Species: local noxious weed

Comments: Also called wormwood sage. Aggressive. Requires fall or early spring control.

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