Coriander

Where does Coriander grow?

Found in: Afghanistan, Africa, Algeria, Amazon, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Azores, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Caucasus, Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, France, Georgia, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, Holland, Hungary, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mediterranean, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, North Africa, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, SE Asia, Serbia, Sikkim, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are 2 Coriandrum species.

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. One of the world's most commonly used herbs and spices.

Growing Coriander

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. They are planted where they are to grow.

Edible Uses: The dried fruit are used in curry and flavourings. The seeds are boiled and used as a drink. The young plants and leaves are used in soups, sauces and as flavourings. The root is also crushed and used as a seasoning.

Production: Plants mature after about 3 months. It is important to dry the fruit before use, to get rid of an unpleasant smell.

Nutrition Info

Coriander Photos

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