Cilantro leaves and coriander spice come from the same plant.

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Cilantro leaves and coriander spice come from the same plant.

Cilantro and coriander spice come from the same species, Coriandrum sativum. In common U.S. usage, cilantro means the leafy herb, while coriander usually means the dried fruits commonly sold as seeds.

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