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Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro is non-toxic to cats. Keep chewing limited; this is not a recommendation to feed herbs.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Coriandrum sativum, also called coriander; no assessment of seasonings or mixed foods.
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Coriandrum sativum — NC State Extension image 396
By Forest and Kim Starr
License: CC BY 2.0
Resized and converted to WebP for display; botanical details unchanged.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Coriandrum sativum
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Coriandrum sativum, also called coriander; no assessment of seasonings or mixed foods.
- Light
- Sunny position or Some direct sun
Full sun to light shade.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Maintain moderate, consistent soil moisture.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
A cool-season crop; heat encourages bolting.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- Well-drained soil.
- Through the year
- Grow in spring or fall for leaves; flowering leads to coriander seeds.
Growing-guide sources
- Coriandrum sativum ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-15
Coriandrum sativum, also called coriander; no assessment of seasonings or mixed foods.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
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