Agricultural Information:

Plant Family: Asteraceae
Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon is a bushy perrenial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can grow 2-3 feet tall and is made up of narrow, lance-shaped leaves that have a licorice or anise-like aroma and flavor.

Tarragon is commonly used in French cuisine and is used in sauces, dressings, with chicken, fish, eggs and vegetables.

Halachic information:

Tree or vegetable: Since tarragon is a woody perennial, it has the halachic status of a tree.

Kilei zera’im & kilei hakerem (interplanting: annuals & grapevines): For the above reason, it does not require distancing from annuals or grapevines.

Information about plants as they relate to torah and mitzvot has been generously provided by Mercaz Torah VeHa’aretz Institute.