Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) - Image 6

Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum

Common names: Coriander, Cilantro, Ketumbar

Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 2-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) dried brown fruit close up lying flat on a wooden table surface.
Coriandrum sativum (Coriander) dried brown fruit scattered across a wooden table for culinary spice usage.
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