Mexican Coriander Culantro, Bhandhanya, Chardon benit, Donnia, Culantro Coyote, Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Shado beni, Spiritweed, Ngò gai, Sawtooth, Saw-leaf herb, Cilantro cimarron, Thai Coriander, RECAO/CULANTRO

Eryngium foetidum

Mexican Coriander belongs to the Eryngium genus. Mexican Coriander is also known as Culantro, Bhandhanya, Chardon benit, Donnia, Culantro Coyote, Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Shado beni, Spiritweed, Ngò gai, Sawtooth, Saw-leaf herb, Cilantro cimarron, Thai Coriander, RECAO/CULANTRO

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Mexican Coriander belongs to the Eryngium genus.

How to grow and keep Mexican Coriander happy

Remove the flowering heads to promote leaf growth.


Keep soil constantly moist.

How to sow and germinate Mexican Coriander

Direct sow outdoors in fall.

How to transplant Mexican Coriander

How to harvest Mexican Coriander

Companion plants for Mexican Coriander

These plants will grow well with Mexican Coriander:

Repellent plants for Mexican Coriander

These plants will not grow well with Mexican Coriander so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Mexican Coriander pests

These pests are known to attack Mexican Coriander plants:

Common Mexican Coriander diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Mexican Coriander plants:

How long does Mexican Coriander take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mexican Coriander takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

When should I sow or plant Mexican Coriander?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Mexican Coriander Etymology

Foetidum = “fetid” in Latin, indicating that like cilantro, many people (possibly including Linnaeus himself) find the leaves distasteful.

Mexican Coriander Folklore

Other names for Mexican Coriander

Culantro, Bhandhanya, Chardon benit, Donnia, Culantro Coyote, Fitweed, Long coriander, Mexican coriander, Wild coriander, Recao, Shado beni, Spiritweed, Ngò gai, Sawtooth, Saw-leaf herb, Cilantro cimarron, Thai Coriander, RECAO/CULANTRO

Eryngium foetidum L.

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