Are the two synonymous or same genus or biological family? What is their biological family? I tried looking for it on various sites and found confusing answers.
ps: Please do not answer this question casually
2006-12-10 09:08:07 · 11 answers · asked by rhij 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
Here in Australia, coriander is used for the 'normal' variety, cilantro is used for a variety which is 'slow bolt', i.e. slow to get to seeding stage, so it is more useful for people who want to use the leaves (More leaves, less seed per plant). As far as I know, this is just a convention which local growers use, and not a widespread difference in nomenclature.
It is only a varietal difference, they are the same species.
2006-12-10 09:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My answer is that they are one in the same plant species.The old name coriander generally refers to the seeds while the the modern term cilantro refers to the green plant used in salsas or as a garnish.Coriandrum sativum is an annual plant of the carrot or parsley family,growing 16 to 20 inches high,with parsley like leaves and pink or white flower clusters.
2006-12-10 09:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coriander in the European and Asian term, Cilantro is the North American term for the same thing.
2006-12-10 09:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Rachael B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand, coriander is just another name for cilantro. I believe that they are one and the same.
Cilantro is the name that is Spanish in origin...Coriander is Medieval English.
2006-12-10 09:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by What, what, what?? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're the same plant. in the u.s., coriander typically refer to the seeds, while cilantro refers to the leaves. In some countries, people will say coriander leaves.
2006-12-10 09:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of cooking, coriander generally refers to the seeds of the plant. Cilantro refers to the leafy greens. The greens are also referred to as Chinese parsley.
2006-12-10 09:11:20 · answer #6 · answered by Crossed Sabers 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
coriander is the seed. and cilantro is the plant that grows.
2006-12-10 09:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by t_fo_sizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are the same, in the uk we call in coriander, in america they call it cilantro
2006-12-10 09:10:26 · answer #8 · answered by Cate 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cilantro is the plant...left to seed...you have corriander. Corriander is the seed from cilantro.
2006-12-10 14:00:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is the same thing. different language. Italian and Spanish. It is also called Chinese Parsley by some.
2006-12-10 09:10:19 · answer #10 · answered by Red Winged Bandit 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋