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Name: Joanne Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a)              Joannabanana Aug 19, 2012 12:10 PM CST |
| Does anyone know what this is? I was given a mixed herb container and it included this one. It has a very strong licorice taste. Did something stupid: took a bit of a chance to taste an unknown; I assumed it was edible since it was in the planter, but one never knows if it was bought elsewhere. Would not recommend tasting any plant without proper identification |
Name: Judy Simpsonville SC (Zone 7b)       SCButtercup Aug 20, 2012 3:10 AM CST |
| Maybe Stevia? |
Name: Joanne Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a) Joannabanana Aug 20, 2012 7:36 AM CST |
| I sure looks like stevia and I do have some that I seeded, as well as bought one. The mystery herb isn't sweet. It is a very distinct strong licorice taste |
Name: Carol Canton GA (Zone 7b)           CAKnapp Aug 20, 2012 11:22 AM CST |
| Texas tarragon, maybe? It has a licorice taste & smell. Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida) |
Name: Joanne Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a) Joannabanana Aug 20, 2012 11:45 AM CST |
| Texas Terragon! I think you are right. The planter combo was suppose to contain tarragon, but I was looking for French Tarragon. Thank you Carol What is Texas Terragon used for in cooking? |
Name: Carol Canton GA (Zone 7b) CAKnapp Aug 20, 2012 12:03 PM CST |
| You can use it dried and ground into a powder in soups & sauces. It has an anise flavor. Google tarragon recipes, and I'm sure you'll find all sorts. You can also make a tea with it. It can replace french tarragon in any recipe calling for it. I use it on broiled fish along with other herbs. |
Name: Joanne Calgary, AB Canada (Zone 3a) Joannabanana Aug 20, 2012 12:28 PM CST |
 will do |
Name: Judy Simpsonville SC (Zone 7b) SCButtercup Aug 20, 2012 8:38 PM CST |
| Never heard of it. Now I really wan to grow some, bet it would make great tea mixed with mint. |
Name: Tom Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)         tveguy3 Aug 21, 2012 4:19 AM CST |
| I've never used Texas Tarragon, but often use the French. Love it on chicken, fish, and turkey. Always use it on chicken when I make it in the oven. Just put the chicken peaces into a pan, dot with butter, Add about a 1/4 inch of white wine, sprinkle with garlic powder, tarragon, and S&P, and bake for an hour. Baste it often. I wonder where I can get some seed for the Texas tarragon? I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. - Alexander the Great |
Name: Carol Canton GA (Zone 7b) CAKnapp Aug 21, 2012 6:12 AM CST |
| Mine hasn't even started to bloom yet. It will probably be mid to late September before it does. I've never tried to gather seed - I'll see what I can do about that this time. I received the plant a couple of years ago at a swap we had on a cubits forum. |
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