Coriander
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Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander is a fragrant herb with delicate leaves and small white flowers. It is commonly used in cooking to add flavor to dishes like soups, salads, and curries.
Habitat: Gardens, Farms
Appearance
The Coriander has bright green, delicate leaves that are fern-like at the base and more feathery higher up. Its tiny white or pale pink flowers grow in umbrella-shaped clusters, making it look light and airy.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusCoriandrum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians used coriander as medicine and even buried it with their pharaohs!
Coriander seeds were found in caves from over 8,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest spices!
If you rub its leaves, they can smell like citrus, pepper, or even a little bit like soap to different people!
The word 'coriander' comes from a Greek word meaning 'bug,' because some people think it smells like stink bugs.
Special abilities
Ability
Shape-Shifting Leaves
Coriander has two different leaf shapes: broad, lobed ones near the bottom and delicate, feathery ones higher up, helping it catch sunlight efficiently.
Ability
Insect Magnet
Its small, clustered flowers attract many helpful insects like bees and tiny wasps, which assist in pollination and pest control.
Ability
Powerful Perfume
Coriander produces strong smelling compounds that give it a unique aroma, possibly helping to keep some hungry creatures away.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
eats
green peach aphid
Myzus persicae
Sucks sap from leaves and stems.
depends on
convergent lady beetle
Hippodamia convergens
Eats aphids found on the plant.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Spice
This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents.
Also known as
Chinese Parsley
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash coriander thoroughly before eating to remove any dirt or pesticides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Coriander?
30-60 cm
How wide does Coriander spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Coriander?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does Coriander bloom?
Summer
Is Coriander edible?
Yes
Is Coriander toxic?
None
What is Coriander's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Coriander pollinated?
Insect
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