Is coriander a coriander?

Coriander is an annual herb, because its stems and leaves contain a special aroma so there is this name, some people say that there is a market called coriander vegetables and coriander long exactly the same, then coriander vegetables are coriander? If not, what's the difference?

1. Is it coriander?

Coriander is indeed coriander, coriander is the scientific name of coriander, coriander is the common name of this plant, its other common names are salt coriander, coriander and so on. Coriander has a long history of introduction into China. In Han Dynasty, when Zhang Qian was sent to the Western Regions, coriander was also introduced. In the Northern Wei Dynasty, Qi Min Yao Shu had planting methods and pickling techniques about coriander.

Coriander is native to the Mediterranean coast and Central Asia, so coriander is very adaptable to the environment, can withstand low temperature and high temperature, can also grow as usual in the temperature below zero, only to 30 degrees above the high temperature will stop development, in addition to it on the soil also has no strict requirements, so it can be planted all year round. It is generally used as a condiment when cooking, and it is generally eaten in northern China.

2. Value of coriander

There are big leaf varieties and small leaf varieties of coriander. The large-leaf variety is tall, the leaf is big, the notch is few and shallow, the fragrance is not as rich as that of the small-leaf variety, but the yield is higher; the small-leaf variety is shorter, the leaf is small and the notch is deep, the fragrance is very thick, the adaptability is strong, but the yield is slightly lower, and the small-leaf variety is generally cultivated.

Coriander contains a lot of volatile oil, and its special aroma is emitted by volatile oil. It can remove the fishy smell of meat, so add some coriander to some dishes, which can play a unique role in removing fishy smell and increasing taste. In traditional Chinese medicine, coriander can promote gastrointestinal motility, help to stimulate appetite and wake up the spleen, and harmonize the middle energizer.

The above is some of the relevant knowledge of coriander and coriander. When buying coriander in the market, don't be fooled by illegal merchants with names.