Cilantro
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Cilantro
Pseudomonas syringae pv. cilantro
Cilantro is an herb with bright green leaves that are used in many dishes. Some people love its taste, while others do not!
Habitat: Gardens and sunny spots
Appearance
The Cilantro has delicate, bright green, deeply lobed leaves that resemble flat-leaf parsley but are more finely cut. It produces slender stems topped with clusters of tiny white to pale pink flowers in umbrella-like formations.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderApialesFamilyApiaceaeGenusCoriandrum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians used cilantro over 3,000 years ago as medicine and food!
Fresh leaves and dried seeds come from the same plant, tasting very different!
Planting cilantro nearby can help protect other garden vegetables from pesky bugs!
Some people think cilantro tastes like soap because of special genes!
Special abilities
Ability
Self-Seeding Master
Cilantro can drop its seeds directly into the soil, easily growing new plants for the next season.
Ability
Aromatic Shield
Cilantro has strong aromatic compounds that deter some common garden pests, protecting itself from hungry insects.
Ability
Quick Seed Burst
In warm weather, Cilantro rapidly grows a tall flower stalk to produce seeds, ensuring it reproduces quickly.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
attracted to its small white flowers for nectar and pollen.
eats
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
a common garden pest feeding on its leaves and sap.
depends on
Green Lacewing
Chrysoperla carnea
adults feed on nectar; larvae eat pests like aphids.
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.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Cilantro?
30-60 cm
How wide does Cilantro spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Cilantro?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Cilantro bloom?
Summer
Is Cilantro edible?
Yes
Is Cilantro toxic?
None
What is Cilantro's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Cilantro pollinated?
Insect
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