Are Coriander and Cuminum Cyminum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Coriander for Cuminum Cyminum?

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

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Coriander vs Cuminum Cyminum

Coriandrum sativum · Cuminum cyminum

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…

Cuminum Cyminum

Cuminum cyminum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Cuminum
Primary use: culinary

Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the Irano-Turanian Region. Its seeds – each one contained within a fruit, which is dried – are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form. Although cumin is used in traditional medicine, there i…

At a glance

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