It is a perennial herb. The dried leaves and flowering tops are known for its flavour. It grows to a height of 2 ft. The aroma is warm. Two varieties available in the international market are French Tarragon and Russian Tarragon.
 
Foreign name for Tarragon:
Arabic : Tarkhun Chinese : Long hao Czech : Estragon Dutch : Dragon French : Estragon German : Estragon Greek : Tarchon Italian : Estragon Russian : Estragon Swedish : Dragon Spanish : Estragon Thai : Taeragon