Alecost
Tanacetum balsamita L.
Tanacetum balsamita, also known as Alecost, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to southern Europe and western Asia and has been used for culinary, aromatic, and traditional medicinal purposes. The plant is characterized by its fragrant leaves and has a long history of use in various cultures.
Description
Tanacetum balsamita is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly referred to as Alecost. It is a perennial herb with a native range that includes southern Europe and western Asia. The plant has been historically used in culinary applications, as an aromatic, and in traditional medicine. It is known for its fragrant leaves and has been cultivated and utilized in various regions for centuries.
Other common names
AlecostCostmaryCostmary ChrysanthemumMint GeraniumMint-GeraniumAlecost or Balsam Herb
Distribution
British Columbia · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · Saskatchewan · DK · FI · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · CY · GB · IT · GR · BA · SE · Vermont-US · CZ · SI · RS · NO · SK · CA · LT · conterminous 48 United States · Albania · Baltic States · Bulgaria · California · Colorado
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum tanacetifoliumChrysanthemum majusPyrethrum tanaceumBalsamita suaveolensBalsamita vulgarisTanacetum balsamita subsp. balsamitaBalsamita major var. majorBalsamita major subsp. majorTanacetum balsamita var. balsamitaPyrethrum balsamita var. tanacetoidesBalsamita majorChrysanthemum balsamita var. tanacetoidesChrysanthemum balsamitaMatricaria balsamitaBalsamita major var. tanacetoidesBalsamita balsamitaPyrethrum majusPyrethrum balsamitaChamaemelum balsamitaChrysanthemum balsamita f. tanacetoides
