Tarragon is a popular cooking herb regarded by many as one of the best seasoning ingredients in French cooking. 

Tarragon is a good source of vitamin A and iron and contains trace amounts of potassium and calcium.

The plant grows to around 120 centimeters in height with branched stems that produce slender, aromatic leaves with an aroma like licorice or anise.

Apart from its culinary uses, the herb also has some outstanding medicinal properties that can be used to treat a range of conditions.