Cilantro
Cilantro is one of the world's most widely used fresh herbs — its bright, pungent, citrusy leaves are essential in Mexican salsas, Indian chutneys, Thai curries, and Vietnamese pho, adding a fresh, distinctive flavor that transforms any dish it touches. Every part of the plant is edible: leaves are used fresh, stems add flavor to cooked sauces, and the dried seeds become coriander — a warm, nutty spice with a completely different personality. A fast-growing, self-sowing annual that keeps the kitchen well-stocked all season.