The plant called Coriandrum sativum is found in Egypt, Persia and India, and has a round tall stalk; it bears umbelliferous white or reddish flowers, from which arise globular, grayish, spicy seed-corns, marked with fine striae. It is mentioned twice in the Bible. (Exodus 16:31; Numbers 11:7)
CORIANDER
Meaning of CORIANDER in English
Smith's Bible English dictionary. Английский библейский словарь Смита. 2012