Coriander, (Coriandrum sativum), also called cilantro or Chinese parsley, feathery annual plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae), parts of which are used as both an herb and a spice. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, the plant is widely cultivated in many places worldwide for its culinary uses.

The fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most commonly used in cooking, but all parts of the plant are edible and the roots are an important element of Thai cooking. Coriander is used in cuisines throughout the world.