Coriander: Species of plant
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) (also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley, or dhania) is a herb from the Apiaceae family.
Coriander is originally from the southwestern Asia across to north Africa.
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| Genus: | Coriandrum |
| Species: | C. sativum |
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In the Sri Lankan Sinhalese language, it is called koththamuhlli. It is believed to have medicinal qualities, and is brewed and drunk to cure the common cold and fever.
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