Coriander - Dhania - Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Coriandrum sativum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in salads, soups etc and the fresh leaves are probably the most widely used flavouring herb in the world. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They are used as a flavouring in salads, soups etc and the fresh leaves are probably the most widely used flavouring herb in the world.; The leaves have an aromatic flavour.; It is foetid according to another report, whilst another says that the fresh leaves have a strong bedbug-like smell.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste places and arable land, often by the sides of rivers. (Zone 2)