Artemisia gorgonum

Artemisia gorgonum (name etymology: Artemisia and mermaid) is a species of aster flowers that belong to the Asteraceae family. The species are endemic in Cape Verde. Its last form of the scientific name is gorgonum which rare resembles and shaped like mermaids. Its local name is called lorna or losna. The plant plays a role in traditional medicine.

Artemisia gorgonum

Artemisia gorgonum (name etymology: Artemisia and mermaid) is a species of aster flowers that belong to the Asteraceae family. The species are endemic in Cape Verde. Its last form of the scientific name is gorgonum which rare resembles and shaped like mermaids. Its local name is called lorna or losna. The plant plays a role in traditional medicine.