Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata)

Family: Polygonaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

This name is unresolved, but some data suggest that it is synonymous with Polygonum odoratum Lour. Not to be confused with Solomon's Seal Polygonatum odoratum - (Mill.)Druce.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring . — Young leaves are used raw or cooked as a flavouring.; The aroma is rather similar to coriander, with a hot, peppery but refreshing flavour.; Leaves have a coriander-like smell and a spicy, pungent, hot peppery flavour.; A few leaves can be added to a mixed salad, or they can be cooked with rice, vegetables etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet environments. (Zone 9)