Are Coriander and Petroselinum Crispum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Coriander for Petroselinum Crispum?

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

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Coriander vs Petroselinum Crispum

Coriandrum sativum · Petroselinum crispum

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…

Petroselinum Crispum

Petroselinum crispum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Petroselinum
Primary use: culinary

Parsley, or garden parsley, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae that is native to the Balkans. It has been introduced and naturalized in Europe and elsewhere in the world with suitable climates, and is widely cultivated as a herb and a vegetable.

At a glance

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