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The name tarragon is a corruption of either the French word estragon or the Arabic word tarkhum - each mean little dragon.. It was used by ancient Greeks for its medicinal properties. The most widely used variety of tarragon comes from France.The French generic name for tarragon (Artemisia) stems from the Greek Artemis - goddess of the moon-due to the soft, silvery color of its leaves, as if they are bathed in moon beams..Ancient Greeks used tarragon to ameliorate tooth ache.he most widely used variety of tarragon comes from France. The French generic name for tarragon (Artemisia) stems from the Greek Artemis - goddess of the moon-due to the soft, silvery color of its leaves, as if they are bathed in moon beams.. Ancient Greeks used tarragon to ameliorate tooth ache.
A popular and versatile herb, tarragon has an intense flavour that's a unique mix of sweet aniseed and a mild vanilla. The leaves are narrow, tapering and slightly floppy, growing from a long, slender stem.o for fresh-looking leaves, with no discolouration or wilting. French tarragon is considered to be the best-its flavour is more subtle than the coarser Russian tarragon. Dried tarragon is also available.