Dried coriander fruits are often called "coriander seeds" when used as a spice. The dry fruits are coriander seeds. The word "coriander" in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds (as a spice), rather than the plant. The seeds have a lemony citrus flavour when crushed due to terpenes linalool and pinene.

Dried coriander fruits are often called "coriander seeds" when used as a spice. The dry fruits are coriander seeds. The word "coriander" in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds (as a spice), rather than the plant. The seeds have a lemony citrus flavour when crushed due to terpenes linalool and pinene.