costmaryEnglish

costmary, Chrysanthemum balsamita, Tanacetum balsamita, alecost, balsam herb

Noun

Tansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers, used as potherb or salad green and sometimes for potpourri or tea or flavoring, sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum

English: costmary, alecost, bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita

Leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings

English: costmary

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