V. P. Pandey

Coriander is generally known as "Dhania" but some other countries it is also known as Ciliantro (leaves), Coriandero (fruits) in Spanish, Coriandre in French and Catalan, Coentro in Portuguese, Martorria in Euskara, Coriandolo in Italian, Koriander in German, Dutch and Coandro or Coriandro in Galego. Coriander is botanically known as Coriandrum sativum L., 2n=2x=22, is an annual herb belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is originated in Mediterranean region. Coriander is a great source of potassium, iron, vitamin A, K and C folic acid, magnesium and calcium. Therefore, it is known all over the world for its medicinal properties.