The coriander plant produces both a spice and an herb. The leaf is know as cilantro and when the plant goes to seed, we harvest the coriander seed. Coriander is a pleasantly sweet spice with a lemony top note. It is commonly used in chili and curry dishes Coriander seed has a warm and subtle flavour with a slight citrus hint. It has an aromatic scent that is soothingly warm, nutty, slightly fruity, and complex. Coriander seeds are available throughout the year, in whole or in ground powder It is basically harvested in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh state of INDIA. The harvesting season of coriander starts from March till May Coriander seed is a perfect spice with rich flavor and aroma which make it as a perfect ingredient for blended spices and curry powders. Coriander comes in different variants which varies on color and shape, the more bright green color seeds are considered as a finest and best quality, whereas the dark brown greenish color is considered as an average quality (powder quality). Here is the variants of coriander from top to bottom rank wise. 1) Double Parrot 2) Single Parrot 3) Scooter 4) Eagle 5) Badami These were the quality names of the coriander.