Bolivian Coriander

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Bolivian coriander
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Subkingdom: Tracheobionta Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Asteridae Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Porophyllum Species: P. ruderale
Binomial name
Porophyllum ruderale

Bolivian coriander, quillquiña (also spelled quirquiña or quilquiña), or killi is an herbaceous plant whose leaves can be used as a seasoning. Their taste has been described as "somewhere between arugula, cilantro and rue." The plant is commonly grown in Mexico and South America for use in salsas. When full-grown, this annual grows to about 5 feet in height and 3 feet in diameter.

[edit] External links

• Bolivian coriander with Rocoto peppers in salsa
• USDA ITIS entry

[edit] Seed sources

• Sand Hill Preservation
• Salt Spring Seeds
• Seeds of Change