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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Description

Coriandrum sativum , popularly called cilantro, coriander, European coriander, Chinese parsley or dania, is anannual herb of the apiaceae family (formerly called umbelliferae). It is the only species of the genus Coriandrum , which is also the only member of theCoriandreae tribe . Its origins seem uncertain, although it is generally considered native to northern Africa and southern Europe .

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Apiales

            • Family: Apiaceae

              • Genus: Coriandrum