Culantro is an herb that has a similar flavor to the common cilantro, but the flavor is stronger. Its scientific name is Eryngium foetidum. It is an easy to grow herb in Florida that can replace cilantro in many dishes. It is native to tropical America and is used in local dishes to season food, while also being used in some Asian dishes. If you are in a more temperate climate you can grow culantro as an annual. In tropical regions, like South Florida, culantro may grow for more than a year. Once it flowers, you will never have to plant it again as this plant self seeds readily.