Artemisia argyi in Baguazhou is a specialty of Baguazhou Street in Qixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. Today, Baguazhou has earned the reputation of "the hometown of Artemisia selengensis in China".
Qixia covers an area of more than 38 square kilometers with a population of less than 4,, but the area of perennial vegetables is not small, reaching more than 8, mu. In Qixia vegetable industry, Artemisia sphaerocephala is the most famous. Baguazhou is surrounded by rivers, and there are no polluting enterprises on the continent. The climatic conditions are very suitable for the growth of wild vegetables such as Artemisia.
Artemisia argyi has been planted in Baguazhou since 198s. In 23, the planting area of Artemisia argyi has reached 35, mu, with an annual output of more than 5 million kilograms, which are sold to more than 5 large and medium-sized cities in China. In recent years, people have begun to pursue green food, and the consumption of wild vegetables has become fashionable. Driven by the market, Artemisia selengensis has been continuously developed, with an annual output value of more than 2 million yuan. Artemisia selengensis has become an industry that enriches the people and comforts the people in Baguazhou.
Artemisia selengensis, also known as Artemisia selengensis, Artemisia selengensis and Artemisia argyi, is a perennial herb in Artemisia of Compositae. This originally ordinary weed growing by the water's edge has evolved into a series of foods such as freshly fried Artemisia, dried Artemisia, Artemisia tea, Artemisia wine, and Artemisia side dishes (pickled) in Baguazhou, which has become a major brand in local agriculture and rural economy.