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

[ Syn: alecost , bible leaf , mint geranium , balsam herb , tanacetum balsamita , chrysanthemum balsamita ]

leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings