Why is cilantro called coriander and vice versa?

Generally, the names refer to different parts of the plants. Usually, leaves are referred to as cilantro. The are used fresh in mexican and asian dishes. While the seeds are referred to as coriander. They are usually dried and used in curries, asian dishes, and meating seasonings. read more

Cilantro is the Spanish word for coriander, also deriving from coriandrum. It is the common term in North America for coriander leaves, due to their extensive use in Mexican cuisine. It is not to be confused with the related herb Eryngium foetidum, also known as "culantro" or "Mexican coriander". read more

Fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, dried bay leaves, fried onions, dried cardamom, cashew seeds, dried grapes, cinnamon bark, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, aniseed, star anise, spring onion leaves, coriander leaves and seeds, mint leaves, indian curry leaves and others are widely applied in cooking both vegeterian and non-vegeterian dishes. read more