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Tarragon

Tarragon Definition Herbaceous spice plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, grows up to 1.5 m tall, slightly hairy leaves, small yellow flowers, related to mugwort and wormwood. Flowering time: May to June, fruit ripening: July to August. Due to the estragole it contains, it is no longer used ...

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