Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata), emblematic of Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnamese coriander Persicaria odorata emblematic of Vietnamese cuisine

Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata syn. Polygonum odoratum) Where Rau ram in Vietnam, also called Vietnamese mint or Chinese basil, is an aromatic tropical perennial plant native to Southeast Asia which, in European latitudes, does not overwinter since it freezes from 7 to 10°C. But in countries with a hot climate, it can be invasive, especially … Read more