Cilantro growing in pot

Cilantro

Latin Name: Eryngium foetidum

Family: Apiaceae

Other names: Culantro, recao, Mexican coriander, long coriander, sawtooth coriander

Culinary use

Is a herb used in most local dishes as well as many international dishes.

Medicinal use

Can be used to combat the flu, diabetes, constipation and fevers.

SOURCES

Plants of the World Online