Cilantro Cilantro is the herb derived from the leaves of the Coriandrum sativum, an annual herb in the parsley family (Apiaceae). The spice coriander comes from its fruit. Learn more about cilantro here. Synonyms: coriander leaf, coriander leavesRelated Articles: What Are Spices and Herbs?What Can Spices and Herbs Do?Glossary: CorianderCassia CinnamonCorianderCuminCilantroParsleyBasilDill« Back to Glossary Index