Porophyllum ruderale

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Porophyllum ruderale
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P. ruderale
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Porophyllum ruderale
(Jacq.) Cass.

An herb with many names, pápalo (or pápaloquelite), quirquiña, or yerba porosa is an herb used for flavoring things like tacos or tortas. The flavor is vaguely similar to cilantro, but unique and somewhat more citrus-like.

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