Are Coriandrum Sativum and Fennel in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Coriandrum Sativum for Fennel?

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

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Coriandrum Sativum vs Fennel

Coriandrum sativum · Foeniculum vulgare

Coriandrum Sativum

Coriandrum sativum

T Traditional Use

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

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…

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

T Traditional Use

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

Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea …

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Coriandrum vs Foeniculum).
· Both are primarily both.
· Evidence tiers — Coriandrum Sativum: T; Fennel: T.