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The Russian tarragon (Artemisia dracunculoides) belongs to Asteraceae (the Aster family). It is a perennial herb that is believed to be native to the region stretching from Central Asia to Siberia. This herb grows in prairies, plains or dry slopes and can reach 120-150 cm in height. The stem is much branched. The leaves are lanceolate, entire and opposite. The small capitulae 2-4 mm diameter are borne and bloom yellow or greenish-yellow florets in September. Although this variety is highly resistant to both cold and heat and is very hardy and easy to grow, its aroma and flavor are significantly inferior to those of French tarragon, so it is not often used in cooking. It also produces seeds, so it can be grown from seed.
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