Peperomia peltilimba
C. DC. ex Trel.
Cilantro del monte
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Description
A leafy herb in the Piperaceae family found in temperate regions, known for its cilantro-like flavor.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten and have a cilantro flavor.
Traditional Uses
The leaves have a cilantro flavour.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Synonyms
Peperomia clavigera Standl. & Steyerm.Peperomia hernandiifolia var. cryptocarpa Trel.Peperomia otonii Trel.
Also Known As
Cilantro cimarron, Najashuio macho, Tequelite
References (3)
- Arellanes, Y., et al, 2013, Influence of traditional markets on plant management in the Tehuacan Valley. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:38
- Pena, F. B., et al, 1998, Los quelites de la Sierra Norte de Puebla, Mexico: Inventory Y Formas de Preparacion. Bol. Soc. Bot. Mexico 62:49-62
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M., et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 27
