Artemisia umbelliformis

Artemisia umbelliformis, commonly known as female genepì or white genepì, is an aromatic plant with medicinal properties. Together with Artemisia genipi, the male genepì or black genepì, it is also used in the preparation of the famous genepì liqueur. Like many high-altitude Artemisia species, it is frequently found on cliffs and scree, at altitudes ranging from 1,600 to 3,000 metres. 

The plant bears many similarities to other species of the same genus, particularly Artemisia glacialis, such as the dense down that covers it, giving it a greyish, tomentose appearance throughout. The leaves are deeply divided into 3–5 segments; the basal leaves are arranged in rosettes from which linear racemes branch out, bearing small, ovoid flower heads consisting solely of yellow tubular flowers.

In the liqueur industry, it is used more frequently than A. genipi, as it is easier to cultivate, being more resistant to root rot. It also has a lower tannin content – the substances responsible for the bitter taste.