Dragon is a perennial herb with a lifetime of 5-6 years. The leaves are green and narrow lancet-like. The flowers are small and greenish. Man harvests leaves before the plant goes in bloom and it is a leaf spice with a very characteristic scent. There are both Russian and French Dragon and the French is the most valuable. The Russian Dragon has a weak taste and lacks the French dragon's fine aroma. Dragon is a very popular spice, especially in the French cuisine. The fragrant leaves can be used both fresh or dried in soups, stews, salads, vinegar and sauces. For example, Dragon is a typical spice in Bearnaise sauce. Keep in mind that the aroma is powerful and that one should be careful at seasoning.