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| Identification |
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Genus
Artemisia
Species
dracunculus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
tarragon
green sagebrush
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S13787
Data source
Allergy p287;MedPl p171;Frgnt p178
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Artemisia dracunculus have a strong resinous aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Aug 01 - Oct 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
digestive stimulant
sedative
emmenagogue
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Artemisia dracunculus is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a digestive stimulant, a sedative or an emmenagogue. Tarragon (sometimes called green sagebrush) is not safe for use during pregnancy. The aerial parts and the root are used in herbal preparations. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. August to October is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
very aromatic
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Artemisia dracunculus occurs throughout Western US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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Page 459 of 4998
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