Coriander Cordandrum sativum a.k.a. cilantro and Chinese parsley, is native to southern Europe, North Africa to Asia, and was one of the first spices brought to the Americas. Coriander comes from the same plant as cilantro, but they are not interchangeable. Coriander is from the ground seeds, while cilantro is from its leaves. Ground coriander seed is a warming and aromatic spice with lemon citrus notes. It is used in desserts, sweet pastries, salsa, and curry in the curry spice blend ‘garam masala,’ and is especially suited to season seafood, poultry, and lamb dishes. It is added to soup, stew, bean dishes, and marinades. Curry powder is a blend with cinnamon, cumin, cloves, chilies, turmeric, pepper, fenugreek, etc. Organically grown. Protective amber glass jar. kosher and pareve