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coriander

Scientific Name: Coriandrum

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Coriander: A Versatile Herb

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also widely known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, is a popular annual herb appreciated for both its leaves and seeds.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Coriandrum sativum
  • Common Names: Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Dhania
  • Family: Apiaceae (Carrot and Parsley Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Coriander is native to a region spanning from southern Europe and North Africa to Southwest Asia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The plant produces small, creamy brown seeds that offer a warm, aromatic, and slightly citrus flavor.
  • The leaves, known as cilantro, provide a distinctly different flavor profile.

Traditional Uses

  • This versatile plant has a history of use in both medicine and flavoring dating back to ancient times.

Quirky Facts

  • While widely enjoyed, some individuals (up to 14% according to some reports) experience coriander as having a soapy taste.