Is cilantro the same as coriander?
Yes and no. In the United States, cilantro, which is Spanish for coriander, refers to the leaves and stems of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum. The seeds are called coriander, and to add to the confusion, cilantro leaves are often referred to as Chinese parsley. In Europe, on the other hand, coriander refers to the leaves, stems, and seeds.