Mexican Sawtooth Coriander ( Eryngium foetidum ) Herb Plant.
1 x Seed Grown Plant 5-20cm..........................$5
Mexican or Perennial Coriander. Long living perennial plant as the name suggests, also called Thai Coriander, or Pointed Cilantro, Cilentro, Culantro, Thorny Coriander, Ngo Gai, Mexican Coriander, Phak Chee Farang, Daunketumbar Jawa, Chinese Coriander, and Long Leafed Coriander.
It originates from Central America, the Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico and Mexico and is cultivated throughout Southeast Asia and Latin America.
The leaves of perennial coriander are long with a serrated edge. It flowers profusely especially during summer, the prickly flower heads should be regularly pruned from the plant, this encourages the leaves to grow.
Has a strong coriander taste. This species has been used in Indo-Chinese folklore medicine for a variety of ailments, from upper respiratory complaints to gastric upsets. In the kitchen, use the leaves in Thai, Vietnamese and Punjabi dishes. The chopped leaves can be tossed into salads, soups, sauces, vegetables, curries, dips and fish dishes.
Sawtooth coriander leaves have great potential for drying as it does retain the coriander flavor unlike the common annual coriander which losses most flavour once dried.
Very hardy plant and will grow in most conditions. Requires little water.
Super drought hardy plant !