This is an illustration of coriander. Widely known by its Thai name “pak chi,” it is a type of herb in the parsley family with a distinctive, unique aroma that divides opinion. In various countries and regions, its scent is said to resemble that of stink bugs, and its name sometimes incorporates this “stink bug” origin.
Botanical information
Informations of the plants imaged for these illustrations is bellow.
Botanical name
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Coriandrum sativum
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coriander
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Plantae Category
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Apiaceae
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Coriandrum
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Coriandrum sativum
Origin
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Native to southern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean coast, and Asia Minor
