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Coriandrum sativum

Plants

Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Coriandrum

Coriandrum sativum

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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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Growing details and traits for Coriandrum sativum in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.