wormwood

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Basil, mint, thyme, geraniums, marigolds, wormwood and citronella all add a little flair to your garden while also repelling pests such as wasps.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

In the absence of absinthe, quite a few anise-based spirits that didn't contain wormwood grew in popularity, but never quite hit the mass appeal of absinthe.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2023

After adding dry vermouth and wormwood bitters, Muir shakes and strains the drink and garnishes it with a fir sprig.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

The field wormwood plants grow on one of the tiniest reserves in England in Brandon, Suffolk.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2021

‘If the rowan leaves and the pouch couldn’t hide the river eyes,’ he said, ‘why do you think bark and wormwood can do any better?’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver