Tanacetum balsamita: Uses (Ethnobotany)
Herb/edible garden, fragrant hedge, perennial border
Plant Profile: Tanacetum balsamita
Taxonomy: Tanacetum balsamitaNames
Alecost, Bible Leaf, Chrysanthemum, Costmary, Mint Geranium
Phonetic Spelling:TAN-uh-SEE-tum bal-SAM-it-uh
Genus:tanacetum
Species:balsamita
Family:Asteraceae
Costmary is a perennial herb characterized by its oval, serrated leaves that emit a pleasant eucalyptus scent. This herb is sweeter and more fragrant than Tansy, and when trimmed, it can serve as a beautiful and aromatic hedge in herb gardens or perennial borders. Although commonly referred to as mint geranium, it is not related to either the mint or geranium families; instead, it belongs to the Asteraceae family.
Tanacetum balsamita Feature Summary
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Tags
#fragrant
#herb garden
#borders
#edible garden
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
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Tanacetum balsamita Feature Summary
Attributes
Herb/edible garden, fragrant hedge, perennial border
Mediterranean
Edible
Perennial
Leaves
Eucalyptus fragrance. Sweeter and more aromatic than Tansy. It can be used in place of mint in iced drinks and as a sage substitute in stuffing. It pairs well with egg and seafood dishes, and also sweet dishes like fruits and cake. Use sparingly as a little goes a long way, the leaf has a sharp tang and can rapidly be overpowering in any dish.
Green
Ovate
Serrate
Edible
Fragrant
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Edible
Herb
Stem
Landscape
Edible Garden
Border
Hedge
Mass Planting
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Tanacetum balsamita Attributes
Tanacetum balsamita: Country Or Region Of Origin
Mediterranean
Tanacetum balsamita: Edibility
Edible
Tanacetum balsamita: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Tanacetum balsamita Leaves
Tanacetum balsamita: Leaf Description
Eucalyptus fragrance. Sweeter and more aromatic than Tansy. It can be used in place of mint in iced drinks and as a sage substitute in stuffing. It pairs well with egg and seafood dishes, and also sweet dishes like fruits and cake. Use sparingly as a little goes a long way, the leaf has a sharp tang and can rapidly be overpowering in any dish.
Tanacetum balsamita: Leaf Color
Green
Tanacetum balsamita: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Tanacetum balsamita: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Tanacetum balsamita: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Tanacetum balsamita: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Tanacetum balsamita Whole Plant Traits
Tanacetum balsamita: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Tanacetum balsamita Stem
Tanacetum balsamita: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Tanacetum balsamita Landscape
Tanacetum balsamita: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Tanacetum balsamita: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Tanacetum balsamita: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
