Common wormwood, also known as Artemisia vulgaris, is a flowering plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb as well as a culinary herb. Common wormwood is also known by a variety of different names depending on the region or language. In English, some synonyms for common wormwood include mugwort, wild wormwood, felon herb, and chrysanthemum weed. In other languages, it is known as absinthe, artimisia, ai ye, and schafgarbe. These different names reflect the widespread use and importance of common wormwood throughout history and across cultures.