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Coriandrum

Called “Coriander” in GBIF

Coriandrum is a genus 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 the namesake of the Tribe Coriandreae.

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3
accepted species in GBIF
Source: GBIF
1
plant on Plant News
2
research articles
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Plants in this genus

1 plant

Research on Coriandrum

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Flower pigment extracts boost veggie yields, skip wheat entirely

If you grow coriander, spinach, or peppers in your own beds, a spray made from flavonoid-rich pla...

What science is finding about Coriandrum

Every article on Plant News that mentions a member of this genus, newest first.

Latest finding

Flower pigment extracts boost veggie yields, skip wheat entirely

Plant extracts rich in flavonoids, when combined into biostimulant formulas and sprayed on crops, boosted yields significantly in some vegetables (like coriander and spinach) while helping plants cope better with drought and low nitrogen, though cereal crops saw no benefit.

Trained soil bacteria help plants survive lead contamination and nutrient loss

Soil bacteria you can barely see are already doing quiet cleanup work around every plant's roots, and this research shows we...

Coriander soil-health / phytoremediation