Cilantro vs. Culantro — What's the Difference?

The fresh stems and finely divided young leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. Also called Chinese parsley, coriander.

The tropical herb Eryngium foetidum, native to Mexico, Central America and South America but cultivated worldwide, used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine.

(US) The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.

Alternative form of cilantro

An Old World herb (Coriandrum sativum) with aromatic parsleylike leaves and seed.

A parsleylike herb used as seasoning or garnish.

Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley

Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish