Tarragon

Tarragon or Dragon, (Artemisia dracunculus), is a perennial herb, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae) and a close relative of Wormwood.

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Tarragon has a spicy flavor reminiscent of anise. French tarragon is the variety generally considered best for the kitchen. It cannot be grown from seed. Russian tarragon can be grown from seed but is much weaker in flavor.

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Tarragon: References ►

Artemisia: :This article is about ancient queens. See Artemisia (plant) for the herb. See Artemisia Gentileschi for the Renaissance painter....

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Herb: An herb (pronounced "hurb" in Commonwealth English and "urb" in American English) is a plant grown for culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual value. The green, leafy part of the plant is typically used. General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. A medicinal he...

Tarragon related Images and Photos (experimental)

Lemon Tarragon

Tarragon Plate 116 from "A Curious Herbal " Published 1782

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