After the Porophyllum species my next favourite group of wild herbs is the Tagetes family. My favourite child would be Pericón (Tagetes lucida which is a very Mexican herb (1) but snapping close on its heels would be its southern, more Bolivian primo Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) (2). Quelite : Pericón : Tagetes lucida Quelite : Huacatay : Tagetes minuta For more information on some of … Continue reading Chincho. A Peruvian Quelite
One of the first times I came across this herb it was mentioned that it could be found in taquerias. Small bouquets of this quelite could be found on your table and you just pluck what you need and add it to your taco (1). This was said to be more common in el D.F. (2) and was considered to be more of a habit … Continue reading Papalo at the Taqueria
Inca marigold, Peruvian black mint, Stinking Roger, Ocopa, Cravo-de-defunto (generic name used for Tagetes species marigolds), cravo-de-urubu (vulture marigold), enxota, Aztec marigold Huacatay is native to southern South America (Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and the Chaco region of Paraguay). It has a liquorice like aroma/taste and is a popular culinary herb, beverage herb and medicinal tea. Plants of the Tagetes species are known as Marigolds … Continue reading Quelite : Huacatay : Tagetes minuta
