Managing rangelands: promoting sustainable native shrub species: Artemisia herba-alba Asso: a drought tolerant subshrub well known as an aromatic and medicinal species

Abstract

Artemisia herba-alba is a dwarf shrub which grows rapidly in dry and warm climates. It is found on the steppes of North Africa, the Middle East and south western Europe. The plant is also common in sandy or silty soils and hillsides, from the upper semi-arid to the lower Sahara. this is a factsheet about Artemisia herba-alba characterization, benefits and mangmentents.