Quillquina Seeds
Quillquina, also known as
Killi, quillquiña (also spelled quirquiña or quilquiña), Papalo, Tepegua, Pápaloquelite, Summer Cilantro and Bolivian Coriander, is food plant native to Bollivia.
Quillquina is used throughout Central America in traditional cuisine. It is also widely cultivated and used in Mexico.
The flavor of
Quillquina has been described as "somewhere between arugula, cilantro and rue."
Quillquina can be found growing wild in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, but is typically not used by local inhabitants who substitute Mexican imports instead.
The leaves of the
Quillquina plant are normally only used fresh.
Quillquina leaves have pores that release the oil that gives the leaves their distinctive flavor. The leaves are very pungent and smells a lot like cilantro.
Quillquina can be used in salsa and other popular dishes where cilantro is usually used.
Quillquina can be ingested fresh as a culinary herb, or made into a refreshing tea.
Quillquina is commonly eaten and used as a medicinal herb.
Quillquina has been used for centuries in Central America for treating high blood pressure, although it also has liver cleansing properties as well.
Also available:
Cilantro Seeds
Rue Seeds
Arugula Seeds
