Is cilantro the same as coriander? A clear guide to the difference between the two

Some people use a vegetable called cilantro in daily life, but do not know whether cilantro is its real name, sois cilantro the same as coriander?

1. Basic introduction to cilantro

The scientific name of cilantro is coriander (Coriandrum sativum), an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family, Coriandrum genus, also called hu sui, coriander, xiang sui, etc. Its place of origin is the Mediterranean coast and Central Asia, and it is now grown in Northeast China, Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong and other places in China.

Cilantro has a strong odor. Its root is spindle-shaped and has many slender branch roots. Coriander can tolerate low temperatures of -1°C to 2°C. Its suitable growing temperature is 17°C to 20°C. Above 20°C it grows slowly, and at 30°C it stops growing. Coriander is not strict about soil requirements, but soil with good structure, strong fertilizer and water retention, and high organic matter content is favorable for coriander growth.

2. Is cilantro the same as coriander?

Cilantro is coriander. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum, and it is an herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family, commonly used as a seasoning for cold dishes, a flavor-enhancing vegetable, and so on. Cilantro is the common name used by people in some regions for coriander.

Cilantro generally has two types, large-leaf and small-leaf. The large-leaf variety has taller plants, larger leaves, fewer and shallower indentations, a milder fragrance, and higher yield; the small-leaf variety has shorter plants, smaller leaves, deeper indentations, a stronger fragrance, cold tolerance, and strong adaptability, but slightly lower yield. Generally, the small-leaf variety is chosen for cultivation.

3. What are the main varieties of cilantro?

1. Shandong Large-Leaf Cilantro

Originally from Shandong, this is a cilantro variety with relatively upright plants, strong cold tolerance, and weak heat tolerance. Its plant height is generally 45 cm.

2. Beijing Cilantro

Originally from the suburban areas of Beijing, it can be cultivated throughout the year. In the Beijing area, it is broadcast or drilled in the open field from March to April in spring. After emergence, it is set out at a plant and row spacing of 10 cm square, and harvested in late May. It is sown in August in autumn and harvested from October to November.

3. Yuanyang Autumn Cilantro

Originally from Yuanyang, the plant is relatively tall.

4. White-Flower Cilantro (Green-Stem Cilantro)

Originally from the suburbs of Shanghai, it is a late-maturing, cold-tolerant, fertilizer-loving cilantro variety.