Botanically, the fruit of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a dry, splitting fruit known as a schizocarp (specifically a cremocarp) derived from an inferior bicarpellary ovary, which splits at maturity into two one-seeded mericarps.

• Caryopsis: Single-seeded fruit where pericarp is fused with seed coat, typical of Poaceae (wheat, maize).
• Schizocarp: Botanical fruit type of coriander and other Apiaceae/Umbelliferae members.
• Achene: Small, dry, indehiscent one-seeded fruit typical of Asteraceae and strawberry.
• Nut: Hard, single-seeded indehiscent fruit with woody pericarp, like litchi or cashew.