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.