Vanier Garden Plant Diversity

Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum) is a leafy green herb that is a part of the family Apiceae. This makes it closely related to carrots, celery, and other leafy herbs such as parsley and dill. It is a leafy green herb that grows small, pale pink, asymetrical flowers. It was put in our seed mix primarily because it is an edible herb. All parts of the plant are edible, including the stems, leaves, roots and seeds, and it is used in many different cuisines throughout the world, from Mexican to Chinese. Additionally, it is valuable in gardens because it attracts predatory insects such as wasps and…