southernwood
Fragrant garden herb
Southernwood is a shrubby aromatic plant native to southern Europe, related to wormwood and mugwort.
It has feathery gray-green foliage with a sharp, camphor-like scent.
Traditionally planted in cottage gardens, it was used as an insect repellent and medicinal herb.
The name reflects its southern European origins and woody stems.
Herbal infusion beverage
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- bittersBotanical cocktail flavoring
- vermouthHerb-infused fortified wine
absinthe · seasoning · culinary · aperitif · digestif · folk remedy · apothecary · moth repellent
Genus containing sagebrush
- wormwoodBitter herb for absinthe
- shrubSmall woody plant
- perennialRecurring each year
- cultivarBred plant variety
hardy · semi-evergreen · subshrub · aromatic herb · mugwort · tarragon · sagebrush · propagation
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- lemonyTasting of sour citrus
bittersweet · pungent · fresh · woody · herbaceous · resinous · earthy · musky
Boundary of planted shrubs
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- featheryLight and soft-textured
texture · landscaping · perennial · hardy · drought-tolerant · topiary · herb garden · edging
Agent expelling intestinal parasites
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
stimulant · antihelminthic · folk remedy · therapeutic · healing · poultice · decoction · traditional medicine
tisane
Herbal infusion beverage
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- flavoringSubstance adding taste
- bittersBotanical cocktail flavoring
vermouth · absinthe · seasoning · culinary · aperitif · digestif · folk remedy · apothecary · moth repellent · insect repellent
Artemisia
Genus containing sagebrush
cultivar · hardy · semi-evergreen · subshrub · aromatic herb · mugwort · tarragon · sagebrush · propagation · cutting
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
lemony · bittersweet · pungent · fresh · woody · herbaceous · resinous · earthy · musky · citrusy
hedge
Boundary of planted shrubs
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- silveryPale metallic sheen
feathery · texture · landscaping · perennial · hardy · drought-tolerant · topiary · herb garden · edging
vermifuge
Agent expelling intestinal parasites
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
tonic · stimulant · antihelminthic · folk remedy · therapeutic · healing · poultice · decoction · traditional medicine
wood, southern, south, woods, woodland, southward, southerly, southbound, southeastern