Definition

Noun: 1. A perennial herb: A Eurasian plant (Tanacetum balsamita, syn. Chrysanthemum balsamita) known for its aromatic, tansy-scented leaves. 2. A culinary and aromatic herb: A plant whose leaves are used as a potherb, salad green, flavoring, or for making tea and potpourri. 3. A plant with distinctive flowers: It produces small, button-like, yellow flower heads.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The name is the accepted botanical name, though it is sometimes historically referred to within the genus .
• In horticultural contexts: It may be discussed for its value as a low-maintenance, aromatic perennial in herb gardens.

Variants and Related Words

• Costmary: The common name for .
• Alecost: Another historical common name, referring to its use in flavoring ale.
• Balsam herb: A descriptive name referencing its balsam-like scent.

Synonyms

• Costmary (This is the primary common synonym)
• Mint geranium (A less common regional name)
• Bible leaf (A historical name, as its leaves were sometimes used as bookmarks in Bibles)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Salad herb: A category belongs to.
• Aromatic perennial: A description of its growth habit and characteristic.
• Pot herb (potherb): A term for plants whose leaves are cooked as greens, a use for this plant.

Noun

1. 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