Cilantro has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, and its fragrant leaves were enjoyed in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. This flavourful herb became a staple throughout Asia and Europe and gained popularity across the Atlantic when the Spanish brought the plant to Latin America in the 16th century. Even though cilantro and coriander come from the same Coriandrum sativum plant, they have significantly different flavours and uses. In the U.S., Cilantro is from the leaves and stem of the plant, while coriander comes from the dried seeds. Internationally, the leaves and stem are called coriander, while its dried seeds are called coriander seeds.
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