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- Also called: Dragon's wort
- Considered "King of Herbs" by French
- Native to the Northern Hemisphere
- 1 of 4 fines herbes of French cooking
- Main ingredient in Bearnaise sauce
- Related to wormwood
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Tarragon is a common kitchen herb reminiscent of anise, and it is used commonly in French cooking. The presence of estragole in both tarragon and anise is why they have similar aromas.
A perennial plant, tarragon is primarily cultivated for culinary purposes. In general, French tarragon is considered top-notch, while Russian tarragon is weaker in flavor. However, the French variety cannot be grown from seed, while the Russian variety can.




