Coriandrum Tordylium
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''Coriandrum'' is a
genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of herbs in the family Apiaceae containing the cultivated species '' Coriandrum sativum'' (coriander) and the wild species '' Coriandrum tordylium''. The leaves and seeds of ''Coriandrum sativum'' are used in cooking. The leaves are often referred to as cilantro in North America. It is also in Tribe Coriandreae.


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{{Taxonbar, from=Q1752862 Apioideae Apiaceae genera