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Tarragon – one of the four fines herbes

Tarragon – one of the four fines herbes

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The plant is called ‘dragon’ in Swedish and Dutch. Why? Because of its Latin name Artemisia dracunculus. The latter part means “little dragon”. It’s a denomination derived from the coiled roots of the plant.

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Fresh dried tarragon

Fresh dried tarragon

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Tarragon is a plant that has liquorice-like flavour: sometimes it seems to have a mild aroma of fennel, sometimes it is more like an intense aniseed with a hint of vanilla. …

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