Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum) Science Image

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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a coriander (Coriandrum sativum) fruit pod cut in half. The whole coriander plant edible but the dried fruit is used as a culinary spice for curries, as a pickling spice and as an ingredient in some alcoholic beverages. Magnification: x15.7 when printed 10 centimetres wide.