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Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro, Coriander, Chinese Parsley
| Used in cooking and medicine since at least 800 BC, Coriander seeds are used as a spice and the delicate leaves, Cilantro, are used as an herb or vegetable. American and European cooking uses the Anise-like seeds in cookies, marmalade and pudding. The leaves are a common ingredient in Mexican, Chinese, Indian and Thai cuisines. Related to Parsley, Cilantro grows easily and quickly. It also attracts beneficial insects. Self-sows if allowed to go to seed. Sow seeds in place since they do not transplant well. |
Through seed companies, buy special selections, such as 'Indian', which has very sweet seeds and aromatic leaves that are better than commercial coriander.
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Attributes - Coriandrum sativum
Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1 ft. to 2 ft.
Width: 1 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Notes: Edible.
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