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Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

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Common names

44 names · 29 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Dragon Plant[1]
  • Dragon Sagewort[1]
  • Estragon[1]
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Other languages (28)
Dutch
French
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Czech
  • pelyněk estragon[4]
Danish
Estonian
Finnish
German
Greek
  • Αρτεμισία η δρακόντειος[4]
Hebrew
  • טרגון[4]
  • לענת הטרגון[4]
Hungarian
Japanese
  • エストラゴン[4]
Laadan
Lithuanian
  • Peletrūnas[4]
  • Vaistinis kietis[4]
Mongolian
  • Ишгэн шарилж[4]
Norwegian
Ojibwe
  • Ba’sibûgûk’ (O’gima’wûck)[4]
Persian
  • ترخون[4]
Polish
  • Bylica draganek[4]
  • Bylica estragon[4]
  • Estragon[4]
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
  • Полынь эстрагон[4]
  • Тархун[4]
Slovak
  • palina dračia[4]
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Полин-естрагон[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Artemisia dracunculus — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Tarragon — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragon Plant — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragon Sagewort — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Estragon — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Herbaceous Sagewort — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Pinon Wormwood — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Silky Wormwood — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Wild Tarragon — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(8); heading: Common Name(s):; Artemisia dracunculus.
[2] Artemisia dracunculus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Tarragon — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragon — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragon — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Estragon — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragón — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragonne — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Estragão — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Artemisia dracunculus ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Tarragon (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 143450; taxon GW9Y.
  • Estragon (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 143449; taxon GW9Y.
[4] Artemisia dracunculus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Tarragon — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragon — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragon — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Estragon — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragón — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragonne — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Estragão — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Tárkony — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Αρτεμισία η δρακόντειος — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Полынь эстрагон — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Dragon (växt) — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Tarhon — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • pelyněk estragon — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragon — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragonpuju — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragon — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • rakuuna — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Vaistinis kietis — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • エストラゴン — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Peletrūnas — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • 龙蒿 — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • dragon — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • abash — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Ba’sibûgûk’ (O’gima’wûck) — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • tarhun — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Ишгэн шарилж — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • 龍蒿 — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • estragon — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Bylica draganek — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Bylica estragon — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Estragon — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • לענת הטרגון — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • טרגון — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Тархун — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • palina dračia — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • ترخون — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
  • Полин-естрагон — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 57912; Artemisia dracunculus.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Artemisia dracunculus is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.3–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Clumping; Creeping

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Very Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Temp. Northern Hemisphere to Trop. Mts.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Unknown
Pollen value Low
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Herbaceous
Size
Small
Dimensions
0.60 m high × 0.30 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
5-8
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Loamy, Sandy
pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Seasoning, Flowers
Functions
Essential oil, Repellent, Fragrant
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

Leaves of tarragon can be eaten raw or used as a seasoning in soups and other dishes. Tarragon is a widely used herb found in many traditional recipes. It is valued for its positive influence on digestion and is often combined with fatty foods. The leaves can be harvested in late summer and dried for later use. They have an aromatic and delicious flavor with a slight hint of licorice, making them an excellent addition to salads. The young shoots can also be cooked and used as a vegetable. Additionally, the leaves can serve as flavoring for vinegar, and essential oil from the leaves is used for extra flavor.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Artemisia dracunculus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 4853182; ID GW9Y; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 4853182; ID GW9Y; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Artemisia dracunculus — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Artemisia dracunculus — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 160146; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1473812, 1473816, 1473818, 1473823, 1473824, 1473825, 1473826, 1473827, 1473828, 1473829, 1473830, 1473831, 1473833, 1473834, 1473835, 1473836, 1473837, 1473838, 1473839, 1473840, 1473841, 1473842, 1473843, 1473844, 1473845, 1473846, 1473847, 1473848, 1473849, 1473850, 1473851, 1473852, 1473853, 1473854, 1473855, 1473856, 1473857, 1473858, 1473859, 1473860, 1473861, 1473862, 1473863, 1473864, 1473865, 1473866, 1473867, 1473868, 1473869, 1473870, 1473871, 1473872, 1473873, 1473874, 1473875, 1473876, 1473877, 1473878, 1473879, 1473880, 1473881, 1473882, 1473883, 1473884, 1473888, 1473889, 1473890, 1473891, 1473892, 1473893, 1473894, 1473895, 1473896, 1473897, 1473898, 1473899, 1473900, 1473901, 1473902, 1473903, 1473904, 1473905, 1473906, 1473907, 1473908, 1473909, 1473910, 1473911, 1473912, 1473913, 1473914, 1473915, 1473916, 1473917, 1473918, 1473919, 1473920, 1473921, 1473922, 1473923, 1473924

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.