Cilantro
Coriander (), whose leaves are known as cilantro (): 90 in the U.S., is an annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) in the family Apiaceae.
Most people perceive the leaves as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive it to have a soap-like taste, or even a pungent or rotten taste.
It is native to the Mediterranean Basin. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. It is used in certain cuisines, like Mexican and Southeast Asian.
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