plant is commonly known as in Swedish and Dutch. The use of for the herb or plant in German is outdated. The species name, , means "little dragon," and the plant seems to be so named due to its coiled roots. See Artemisia for the genus name derivative. References External links Flora of Pakistan: Artemisia dracunculus "Tarragon" at Purdue Guide to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Artemisia (genus) Herbs Plants described in 1753 Flora of Europe Flora of Asia Flora of North America Medicinal plants