Vietnamese Name: Ngò Gai

Common Culinary Names: Sawtooth Herb, Mexican/ Wild /Thorny coriander, Culantro

Botanical Family & Name: Apiaceae, Eryngium  Foetidum

Vegetative Description: Long, slender green leaves with serrated edged leaves.

Native Habitat & Ecology: Native Mexico, Central & South America

Tasting Note: Strong cilantro flavor

Culinary Uses: Usually found on herb plates accompanying Phỏ and Crispy Crepes (Bánh Xeò)

Medicinal Uses: Tea to stimulate appetite, soothes stomach pain, improves digestion

Propagation: By seed.

Other Names: Phak Chii Farang (Thai)

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