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Coriander, Cilantro
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Coriandrum sativum

Coriander, CilantroHerb

Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The leaves are known as cilantro in the US. Most people perceive the leaves as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive its flavor to be more soaplike or rotten.

FamilyApiaceae
GenusCoriandrum
NativeAsia
LifespanAnnual

About Coriandrum sativum

Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The leaves are known as cilantro in the US. Most people perceive the leaves as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive its flavor to be more soaplike or rotten.

Common Names

EnglishCoriander, Cilantro
हिन्दीधनिया
मराठीकोथिंबीर
தமிழ்கொத்தமல்லி
संस्कृतम्कुस्तुम्बरी

Native Range

Asia is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Asia.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Deciduous

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Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The leaves are known as cilantro in the US. Most people perceive the leaves as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive its flavor to be more soaplike or rotten.

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