porkpal said:How do pretty flowers end up with ugly names?
According to Wikipedia "Mugwort is often said to derive from the word 'mug' because it was used in flavoring drinks. However, this may be a folk etymology. Other sources say Mugwort is derived from the old Germanic muggiwurti, meaning "midge plant", which refers to its use since ancient times to repel insects, especially moths, or to attract midges, flies, and gnats, which can then be caught and disposed of by putting a bag over the plant."
Given the number of biting insects around here this year with all the rain, I think perhaps I should investigate the weed mugwort (A. vulgaris)!
