Are Coriander and Coriandrum Sativum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Coriander for Coriandrum Sativum?

They are close relatives in the genus Coriandrum, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

Compare · per-herb profile

Coriander vs Coriandrum Sativum

Coriandrum sativum · Coriandrum sativum

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Coriandrum
Primary use: culinary

Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The leaves are known as cilantro in the US. Most people perceive the leaves as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive its flavor to be more soapli…

Coriandrum Sativum

Coriandrum sativum

T Traditional Use

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Coriandrum
Primary use: culinary & medicinal

At a glance

· Same genus (Coriandrum) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Primary use differs — Coriander: culinary; Coriandrum Sativum: both.
· Evidence tiers — Coriander: D; Coriandrum Sativum: T.