Coriander is an erect annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The seed has a warm and subtle flavor with a slight citrus hint. It has an aromatic scent that is soothingly warm, nutty, slightly fruity, and complex. Coriander is a very popular medicinal plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family in taxonomic classification, which is widely used as a spice and also in pharmacy and in food industries. Similar to cilantro, and considered the Chinese parsley, the coriander seed adds a delightful flavor to savory dishes.
