Difference Between Parsley and Cilantro

1. Differences between branches and trunks

Coriander is about 20 to 100 cm tall. The stem of coriander is cylindrical, erect, with many branches. The stem has stripes and is usually smooth. The style is upright when young and recurves outward when the fruit is ripe.

Parsley plants are about 30 cm tall, dark green, and have cylindrical stems.

2. Leaf Difference

The leaves of coriander are broadly ovate or fan-shaped, 1 to 2 cm long, 1 to 1.5 cm wide, with blunt serrations or deep fissures on the edges. Has fragrance.

Parsley leaves are pinnately compound with serrated edges and dark green color.

3. Flower Difference

Coriander has umbels, which are terminal or opposite to the leaves, and the flowers are white or slightly lavender.

Parsley flowers are white or light green and small.

4. Fruit Difference

The fruit of coriander is spherical, with a main ridge and adjacent secondary ridges on the back.

The fruit of parsley is small, has three sides, and has 5 raised ridges on the flat side. It is gray-brown or light brown and has a fragrant aroma.