Herb
Persicaria odorata
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Persicaria odorata is Vietnamese coriander—pointed leaves with dark markings and a cilantro-citrus-pepper aroma that survives cooking better than true coriander leaf. Essential in many Vietnamese soups, salads, and laksa-related dishes. Also known under Polygonum odoratum in older texts. Grow in moist warmth; frost kills tops. Species is the botanical anchor for rau răm and laksa leaf identities.
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Fresh ChopLaksaPho Garnish StylesSalad
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AromaticCilantro-Citrus-PepperCitrusHeat Tolerant LeafHerbalPepperySoup HerbTrue Species
History
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Vietnamese cuisine centred Persicaria odorata as a daily herb.
Botanists described the plant under changing polygonum names.
Diaspora gardens spread Persicaria odorata globally.
Modern floras preferred Persicaria odorata as the name.