Tarragon Trivia Questions

Tarragon is actually in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, which includes daisies, so this is true—oops, correction: it is true! Let me fix: Tarragon is indeed in Asteraceae, so this is TRUE, not false. Adjusting: Answer false is incorrect; making new false statement.

French tarragon is a perennial that goes dormant in winter but regrows from roots; it doesn't die completely.

Anethole is the same aromatic compound in tarragon, anise, and fennel, creating that sweet licorice note.

Fines herbes traditionally includes tarragon, chervil, chives, and parsley—a classic French quartet.

Russian tarragon is actually weaker and less aromatic than French tarragon, with a coarser taste.

Ancient Greeks chewed tarragon leaves to freshen breath, though its use in athletics is less documented.

Tarragon vinegar was used for digestion and cooking, not toothaches—clove oil was common for that.

Wild tarragon originated in Siberia and Central Asia; it spread to Europe via trade routes.