Tarragon, or Artemisia dracunculus L., is a perennial herb that comes from the sunflower family. It’s widely used for flavoring, fragrance and medicinal purposes (1). It has a subtle taste and ...

In contrast to its rugged American cousin, tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) wouldn’t survive a French second in the wild, or even too far out of sight in a sheltered garden.

Find out why, what it tastes like, and how to use this herb in sweet and savory recipes.What is tarragon, exactly? If you ask the French, it’s “The King of Herbs.” If you ask us, it’s one of the most ...

Artemisia is another example. Artemisias, many of maquis origin, are noticed for their silvery snowflake foliage although tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) has ordinary green leaves.