Herb
Coriandrum sativum
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Coriandrum sativum is the species of coriander/cilantro—annual herb yielding aromatic leaves and spice seeds that taste different from each other. Species entry covers all true coriander cultivars. Genetics also explain soapy taste perception (aldehyde sensitivity) in some people.
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ChoppedChutneyFreshGarnishGroundSeeded
Traits
AnnualAromaticCitrusDual CropGlobalLeaf and SeedSpecies
History
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C. sativum was cultivated in the Mediterranean and Near East.
Linnaean botany fixed Coriandrum sativum.
Global spice and fresh herb trades split leaf vs seed markets.
C. sativum remained among the world’s most used culinary herbs.