Ocado Coriander.(Coriandrum sativum).Native to Southern Europe and the Middle East, coriander is now grown worldwide . It is extremely popular due to the herb's diversity across a wide spectrum of cuisines. The leafy, strong smelling herb, is a slender, solid stemmed plant, growing up to 60cm tall.Coriander offers a distinctive, slightly sweet and aromatic aroma with a fresh, citrus taste. The leaves and shoots are often used as a garnish and as a popular flavour enhancer in cuisines as diverse as Mexican, Indian and Chinese. Coriander stems have a stronger flavour than the leaves and can be added to all curries.Top Tip!Coriander is used generously, especially in curries. Fortunately, coriander retains freshness and flavour even when frozen - minimising any waste.