Wild Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Family:
Sunflower (Asteraceae; old, Compositae)
Habitat: dry, open areas
Characteristics: A 2-4 foot, narrow stem encircled with shiny leaves and tiny green flowers.
Blooms: July, August; LV, RV, TV
Comments: Crushed leaves are aromatic; used medicinally for colds, fever, and headache; juices applied to poison oak rashes.
Photo: © Colin Barrows