Gypsophila species are hyperaccumulators of boron, and may be planted to absorb the element from polluted soils. Some species are known as weeds, including the "aggressive ornamental" "G. paniculata", which invades habitat and competes with native flora. There are about 150 species in the genus. Species include: Gypsophila Gypsophila is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of "Gypsophila" taxa, with about 35 endemic species. Some "Gypsophila" are introduced species in other regions. The genus name is from the Greek "gypsos"
Artemisia (genus) Artemisia (genus) Artemisia is a large, diverse genus of plants with between 200 and 400 species belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush. "Artemisia" comprises hardy herbaceous plants and shrubs, which are known for the powerful chemical constituents in their essential oils. "Artemisia" species grow in temperate climates of both hemispheres, usually in dry or semiarid habitats. Notable species include "A. vulgaris" (common mugwort), "A. tridentata" (big sagebrush), "A. annua" (sagewort), "A. absinthium" (wormwood), "A. dracunculus" (tarragon), and "A. abrotanum" (southernwood). The leaves of many species are covered