What is the meaning of costmary?

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.
- synonyms: alecost, bible leaf, mint geranium, balsam herb, Tanacetum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita
Leaves used sparingly (because of bitter overtones) in sauces and soups and stuffings. .

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