Description
Cilantro and Coriander are different parts of the same plant. The leaves are referred to as cilantro and are the vegetative stage of the plant. The seeds are called coriander and are usually ground up and used as a spice. Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a herbal plant readily used in cooking and alternative medicine. Nutritionally, the herb is considered to be a good source of lipids and contains linalool, an essential oil.