Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale var. macrocephalum)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Plant Height:	3-5 feet
Leaves:	Fragrant
Fruiting Time:	Late summer or early fall Fall
Flower Color:	White Other: Cream to tan
Flower Time:	Summer Late summer or early fall Fall
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic
Propagation: Seeds:	Can handle transplanting
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Posted by rositoes (Corpus Christi, TX - Zone 9a) on Nov 19, 2015 8:31 AM concerning plant:

Papalo is a great substitute for cilantro after cilantro has bolted or died out in the summer heat. I prefer to use it to season salsas, removing the papalo without eating it. I personally find it bitter eating, but the oils in the leaves have a good cilantro flavor and aroma and are readily released.

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Posted by sallyg (central Maryland - Zone 7b) on Mar 17, 2020 5:19 PM concerning plant:

The taste is not to everyone's liking, according to a few users on this thread The thread "Papalo - has anyone grown?" in Herbs forum

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greene	On September 22, 2015	Bloomed Plants are blooming now; either deadhead to prevent unwanted volunteers or harvest when seeds are mature.

Porophyllum Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale var. macrocephalum)