Rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) is a tropical aquatic herb essential in Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine (e.g., pho, curries). It has a unique lemon-cumin aroma and grows submerged or emergent in wet conditions.
| Family: | Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Limnophila (lim-no-FIL-uh) |
| Species: | aromatica (ar-oh-MAT-ih-kuh) |
| Synonym: | Limnophila chinensis var. aromatica |
Grow in shallow water or very wet soil. High heat and humidity. Can be grown in aquariums or hydroponically. Harvest stems for fresh use. Flavor lost when dried.
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