Coriander is a spice and used both in the from the round, tan-colored seeds and the the coriander plant in the daily diet.
Coriander is a spice and used both in the from the round, tan-colored seeds and the the coriander plant in the daily diet. The word "coriander" in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds (as a spice), rather than to the plant. The seeds have a lemony citrus flavor when crushed. It is described as warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavoured.