Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

herb

Bitter, camphorous foliage that flavored tansies, the Easter omelets and puddings of old England.

Origin

Europe and temperate Asia

Season (United States)

June to September

Preparation

Toxic at ordinary doses (thujone): a use from the past, not a herb to cook with today.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Lutein and zeaxanthin · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

It was also rubbed on meat to keep flies away.