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| Identification |
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Genus
Coriandrum
Species
sativum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
coriander
Chinese parsley
cilantro
yuen tsai
Family
APIACEAE
Specimen number
S11978
Data source
HtZn p100;MedPl p193;Frgnt p178;UnVeg p131;Xeri p277
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Biennial
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 23,26
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Coriandrum sativum has leaves that are mildly sweet. Cilantro (also known as Chinese parsley and coriander) needs summer days with high heat. Coriandrum sativum is known as yuen tsai in Chinese. This plant likes full sun to full shade.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
antispasmodic
antirheumatic
aphrodisiac
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Essential oil
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally.
Medicinal notes
The seeds of this plant and the leaves are both edible. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Coriandrum sativum is impressive; notably vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and phosphorus are all present. Cilantro (sometimes called Chinese parsley and coriander) is most commonly used fresh or cooked. This plant has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a carminative, as an antispasmodic, as an antirheumatic and as an aphrodisiac. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The seeds as well as the essential oil and the leaves are used in herbal preparations. Do not take essential oil internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
pungent leaves when young. fragrant
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
3" - 4"
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Jun 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
early spring
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Fresh
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Phosphorus
Edible parts
Seeds
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has zesty leaves and pungent seeds
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best months for planting new crops are April through June. Provide 3" spacing when grown in quantity. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is early spring. Propagation of Coriandrum sativum can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Coriandrum sativum has leaves in parsley-like fans. Flowers: Cilantro (locally known in some parts as Chinese parsley and coriander) has tiny loose flower clusters. The blossoms are usually either white or pink.
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