One, the two nutritional effects are different:

1, cilantro (also called coriander) nutritional effects: cilantro contains a lot of volatile oils, its special aroma is volatile oils emitted. It can get rid of the fishy taste of meat, so in some dishes with some cilantro, that can play a fishy, increase the flavor of the unique effect.

Cilantro extract has significant sweating, clearing heat through the rash function, its special flavor can stimulate the secretion of sweat glands, prompting the body sweating, through the rash. Another and stomach regulating effect, is because of cilantro pungent ascending scattered, can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, has the effect of appetizing and waking up the spleen.

2, parsley nutritional effects: parsley edible organs are mainly fresh leaves and petioles. It is not only aromatic and rich, but also rich in nutrients. Parsley fruit and leaves contain volatile essential oil, can be extracted by distillation. The essential oil of parsley contains flavonoid components, which have diuretic and antiseptic effects. Chewing its leaves can eliminate oral odor and is a natural deodorant.

Two, the two growth environment:

1, the growth environment of coriander: coriander can withstand -1 ℃ to 2 ℃ low temperature, suitable for the growth temperature of 17 ℃ to 20 ℃, more than 20 ℃ slow growth, 30 ℃ will stop growing. Coriander on the soil requirements are not strict, but the soil structure is good, strong fertilizer and water retention performance, high organic matter content of the soil is conducive to the growth of coriander.

2, the growth of parsley environment: parsley like cool climate, cold hardy, seedlings can tolerate -4 to -5 ℃ low temperature, growing plants can tolerate a short period of -7 to -10 ℃ low temperature, the growth of the appropriate temperature for the 15-20 ℃, but not heat-resistant, when the temperature exceeds 25 ℃ when the plant is not growing well, susceptible to disease infection.

Three, the characteristics of the two are different:

1, cilantro characteristics: umbels terminal or opposite the leaves, peduncle length 2-8 cm. Rays 3-7, 1-2.5 cm long. Involucral bracteoles 2-5, linear, entire. Umbellules with pregnant flowers 3-9, flowers white or lilac.

2. Characteristics of parsley: Umbels with rays 10-20 (30), subequal, ca. 2.5 cm, smooth; involucral bracts 1-2, linear, acute, leathery; umbellules with flowers 20, involucral bracteoles 6-8, linear or linear-subulate, ca. half as long as the petiole and adhering to it; petals 0.5-0.7 mm long.

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