Species name:

Coriandrum sativum

Taxonomy

Family

Species

sativum

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Coriandrum sativum

Classifier

L.

Distribution

Widespread all over the world till temperate climate zones Cultivated and often naturalized throughout the world.

Utility

It is used in cooking (spice) contains vitamins A, C, K and minerals. Medicinal uses for intestinal disorders, appetite stimulation. Essential oil used as cosmetic and repellent. Important source of nectar and pollen for biodiversity, contributes to unifloral and blossom honeys.

Flowering time

IV - VI

Pollen

Nectar

Pollen characteristic