Coriandrum sativum

Chinese parsley, Coriander, Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Dhania

Message of the Flower

Delicacy

The Mother’s Comment

Charming to those of refined taste.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The preoccupation with universal beauty even in its aesthetic forms has an intense power for refining and subtilising the nature, and at its highest it is a great force for purification.

Sri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of Yoga - I: The Higher and the Lower Knowledge

Colour

White

Family

Umbelliferae

Cultivars

Varieties exist that may emphasize leaf (cilantro) or seed (coriander) production.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small, typically 1-3 mm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Delicate

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Flowers have a mild, sweet aroma; leaves and seeds have a distinctive, pungent scent.

Leaf Texture

Smooth, with leaves divided into broad, lobed shapes at the base and slender, feathery sections near the flowers.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Bright green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer

Climate

Grows best in cool, temperate to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate; requires regular watering but is sensitive to overwatering.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Temperature Ranges

Tolerant of a wide range but prefers cooler temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to aphids, fungal wilt, and powdery mildew.

Pollinators

Attracts beneficial insects, including bees and butterflies.

Habitat

Originally native to the Mediterranean region; now widely cultivated globally.

Role in the Ecosystem

Cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes; attracts beneficial insects.

Ornamental

Grown in herb gardens; valued more for its culinary than ornamental qualities.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Culinary, medicinal, and as an essential oil in aromatherapy.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated.

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