Costmary

Tanacetum balsamita

Tanacetum balsamita is a perennial temperate herb known as costmary, alecost, balsam herb, bible leaf, or mint geranium. A fragrant plant native to southern Europe and western Asia, it has been used over centuries for culinary, aromatic, and traditional medicine purposes.

Scientific name

Tanacetum balsamita

Family

Asteraceae