Are Chervil and Coriander in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Chervil for Coriander?

They share the Apiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Chervil vs Coriander

Anthriscus cerefolium · Coriandrum sativum

Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Myrrhis
Primary use: culinary

Chervil, sometimes called French parsley or garden chervil, is a delicate annual herb related to parsley. It was formerly called myrhis due to its volatile oil with an aroma similar to the resinous substance myrrh. It is commonly used to season mild-flavoured dishes and is a cons…

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Coriandrum
Primary use: culinary

Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. The leaves are known as cilantro in the US. Most people perceive the leaves as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste. Due to variations in the gene OR6A2, some people perceive its flavor to be more soapli…

At a glance

· Both in Apiaceae, but different genera (Myrrhis vs Coriandrum).
· Both are primarily culinary.
· Evidence tiers — Chervil: D; Coriander: D.