Mexican tarragon

Tagetes lucida

herb

Leaves tasting of tarragon and anise, which replace tarragon in hot countries where it doesn't grow.

Origin

Mexico and Guatemala

Season (United States)

July to October

Preparation

The leaves are used like tarragon, fresh and snipped at the last moment, or dried for tea.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

The Aztecs flavored a cacao drink with it.