what is false tarragon
Herb Structure: Physical Similarities and Dissimilarities. French tarragon â or, what is referred to as true tarragon â is almost weed-like in its appearance, with long, narrow, smooth-edged leaves which resemble spears. Its cousin of the herb family â Russian tarragon (also known as false tarragon) â differs in that its leaves are narrower and are a bit spikier.