Invermay Agricultural Centre A printed copy with photos is available . June 1993 Coriander is an annual herb that belongs to the carrot family - Umbelliferae. Its name is derived from the Greek Koris, meaning bedbug, because of the unpleasant, fetid, bug-like odour of the green herb and unripened fruits.
Coriander is a native of the Mediterranean region.
It is one of the earliest spices used by mankind. It is extensively grown in India the Soviet States, central Europe, Asia, Morocco, and South and Western Australia. The odour and flavour of these two products are markedly different. The herb is used for culinary flavouring purposes in Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America. The fruits are an important ingredient of curry powder.