Which Cilantro Is Best

For gardeners in zones 10 and higher, Vietnamese coriander (Polygonum odoratum) might make a better choice than regular coriander/cilantro. That’s because Vietnamese coriander, also known as rau ram, bolts less readily than regular cilantro does.

What does Mexican cilantro look like?

Mexican Coriander or cilantro extranjero (Eryngium foetidum) is a leafy green plant with a texture similar to spinach, but thinner. Leaves are rough, yet delicate, and have a taste and aroma similar to cilantro, but more perfumed and concentrated.

Is all cilantro the same?

However, they are named differently in different parts of the world. In North America, cilantro refers to the leaves and stalks of the plant. The word “cilantro” is the Spanish name for coriander leaves. Meanwhile, the dried seeds of the plant are called coriander.