• Scientific Name: Artemisia pallens
• Common Names: Davanam, Davana, Sweet Wormwood, Indian Wormwood.
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family).

Characteristics:

• Appearance: Davanam is a small, aromatic shrub with slender stems and green leaves that have a silver or grayish hue. The plant can grow to a height of about 60 cm to 1 meter.
• Flowers: The flowers are small and yellow in color, blooming in clusters. They have a distinct, sweet fragrance.
• Scent: The plant is particularly known for its strong, sweet, and aromatic fragrance, which is why it’s sometimes called "Sweet Wormwood."