Botanical name: Coriandrum sativum. Category: Herbs. Widely cultivated or nursery-available in suitable parts of India; heat, rainfall and winter tolerance vary by species and region. Best season: Autumn–winter. Mature/retail size: 20–50 cm. Light: Sun to partial sun. Water: Regular. Landscape use: kitchen garden, edible beds. Care/notes: Bolts quickly in hot weather.