Are Coriander and Levisticum Officinale in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Coriander for Levisticum Officinale?

They share the Apiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Coriander vs Levisticum Officinale

Coriandrum sativum · Levisticum officinale

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…

Levisticum Officinale

Levisticum officinale

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Levisticum
Primary use: culinary

Lovage is a perennial plant, the sole species in the genus Levisticum in the family Apiaceae, subfamily Apioideae. It is native to Afghanistan and Iran.

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Coriandrum vs Levisticum).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Coriander: D; Levisticum Officinale: D.