Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is naturally found in Anatolia from the daisy family (Asteraceae). It has been used in medicine since ancient times.

According to Roman historian, Plinius the Elder (23 -79 A.D.)  the plant genus Artemisia was named after Queen Artemisia II of Caria, who was also a botanist and medical researcher.

Queen Artemisia II, one of the world's first female admirals and botanists, Upon the death of King Mausolo, She was enthroned between B.C. 353-351, and during this time,  the Mausoleum, one of the wonders of the world, which was the mausoleum of King Mausolos, was completed and conquered Rhodes.

Artemisia Absinthium / Wormwood Plants on our street are dedicated to her saint's memory.