Coriandrum sativum ( Cilantro )
Annual with aromatic , shining , gullible leaves on long stalks . In mid - summertime begins bearing 5 petaled , white or pinkish heyday , followed by gilt - brown berries . Plant in spring . Cilantro is the leafy portion of the plant , resembling Petroselinum crispum . pop herbaceous plant in Mexican and Formosan dishes . Google Plant Images : click here ! Characteristics Requirements Plant Care Fertilizing Light Watering Planting A calendar week to 10 days before planting , add 2 to 4 column inch of aged manure or compost and work into the planting web site to improve birthrate and increase water retention and drainage ....