Porophyllum linaria explained

Porophyllum linaria^{[1] [2]} (pipicha, pepicha, chepiche) is a sunny short-lived perennial plant used in Mexican cuisine, where it is often used to flavor meat dishes. It has a strong taste akin to fresh coriander with overtones of lemon and anise.^[3]

In some Mexican markets fresh and dried material is available for sale as a condiment. It is also used as a medicinal herb.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Porophyllum linaria (Cav.) DC.. . n.d. . Plants of the World Online . The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . November 25, 2022.
2. Web site: Porophyllum linaria (Cav.) DC.. . n.d. . Catalogue of Life . Species 2000 . November 25, 2022.
3. Soule, J. A. 2011. Father Kino's Herbs: Growing and Using Them Today. Tierra del Sol Institute Press, Tucson, AZ.
4. Soule, J. A. 1993. Systematics of Tagetes (Compositae). Ph. D. Dissertation. University of Texas at Austin. Austin, TX.