Are Coriander and Pimpinella Anisum in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Apiaceae.

Can you substitute Coriander for Pimpinella Anisum?

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

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Coriander vs Pimpinella Anisum

Coriandrum sativum · Pimpinella anisum

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…

Pimpinella Anisum

Pimpinella anisum

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Pimpinella
Primary use: culinary

Anise, also called aniseed or rarely anix, is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Southwest Asia.

At a glance

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