Coriander

Coriander leaves are used fresh as a herb in many Asian dishes. The dry fruits of coriander (coriander seeds) are a spice often used in Indian dishes. but they can also be eaten as a snack. Coriander roots are sometimes used in Thai food.

Names

Scientific
   Coriandrum sativum
English
   Chinese parsley
   Cilantro
   Coriander
   Coriander leaves
Dutch
   Koriander
Spanish
   Cilantro
   Coriandro
   Culantro
French
   Coriandre
German
   Arabische Petersilie
   Asiatische Petersilie
   Chinesische Petersilie
   Echte Koriander
   Gartenkoriander
   Indische Petersilie
   Koriander
Italian
   Coriandolo
   Prezzemolo cinese

Taxonomy

Order
   Apiales
Family
   Apiaceae
Genus
   Coriandrum
Species
   Coriandrum sativum (Coriander)

Crop categories

Cool temperate crops
Herbs
Mediterranean crops
Spices
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Tropical crops

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