Porophyllum
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Porophyllum is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family
known commonly as the poreleaf genus. Poreleaf plants are subshrubs native to the Americas
. As their name suggests, their leaves often have large glands that produce aromatic oils and give the plants a strong scent. Many species are used in cooking.
Selected species:
Asteraceae
The Asteraceae or Compositae , is an exceedingly large and widespread family of vascular plants. The group has more than 22,750 currently accepted species, spread across 1620 genera and 12 subfamilies...
known commonly as the poreleaf genus. Poreleaf plants are subshrubs native to the Americas
Americas
The Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
. As their name suggests, their leaves often have large glands that produce aromatic oils and give the plants a strong scent. Many species are used in cooking.
Selected species:
- Porophyllum gracilePorophyllum gracilePorophyllum gracile is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names odora and slender poreleaf. It is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to Texas, where it can be found in rocky and sandy desert scrub habitat.This species grows...
- odora, slender poreleaf - Porophyllum greggii - Gregg's poreleaf
- Porophyllum leiocarpum - yerba de peo
- Porophyllum pygmaeum - dwarf poreleaf
- Porophyllum ruderaleBolivian CorianderBolivian coriander is a herbaceous annual plant whose leaves can be used for seasoning food. The 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...
- Bolivian coriander, quirquiña, yerba porosa - Porophyllum scoparium - Transpecos poreleaf, hierba del venado, jarilla
- Porophyllum tagetoidesPipichaPipicha is a sunny short-lived perennial plant used in Mexican cooking, where it is often used to flavor meat dishes. It has a strong taste akin to fresh cilantro with overtones of lemon and anise....
- pipicha