Artemisia dracunculus. A perennial plant with elongated leaves, one of the types of wormwood. Has a spicy aroma and sharp taste. Contains essential oils, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, as well as vitamins A, B, C. Has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, improves appetite. Tarragon is added to salads, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, soups, pastries, used as a seasoning for meat and fish dishes, in dried form is used for salting and preserving, as tarragon is an excellent preservative. In sauces, it goes well with lemon juice, berries and fruits. Tarragon leaves are added to alcoholic cocktails, they are used to make the eponymous non-alcoholic beverage.