Coriandrum (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Coriandrum, the small genus of annual herbs native to the Mediterranean region, has been valued for centuries in various cuisines.
- Coriandrum, or coriander, refers specifically to the herb in many countries and is often used in place of cilantro in recipes.
- The genus Coriandrum consists of two basic species that have contributed to the current forms of cilantro and coriander found in grocery stores.
- Plants in the genus Coriandrum are annual herbs, typically reaching a height of about one to two feet with compound leaves and small, umbel-like flowers.
- Members of the Coriandrum genus are used both for their leaves and seeds in many international cuisines due to their unique flavor profiles.