Cilantro is the Spanish word for Coriander leaves. Coriander is the dried seeds and/or leaves of the plant. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves & dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. Yellow blooms.
To height of 3′
Full sun
Annual
Butterfly plant, culinary, medicinal
Use in guacamole, salsa, savory & sweet dishes. Often incorporated into spice blends such as Garam masala.
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