1、 Rhizome difference

The taproot of yaerqin is relatively short and has many lateral roots. It can grow to 20-100 cm. The stem is very erect and smooth, with branches

The root of coriander is very slender. There are many branches on it, and the length of the two is the same. The stem is cylindrical, also upright and smooth

2、 Blade difference

The leaves of yaerqin are triangular to broadly oval in outline, about 2-14 cm in length and 3-17 cm in width. Generally, there are 3 leaflets, the middle leaflet is rhombic obovate or heart-shaped, and the leaves on both sides are oblique obovate to long ovate

The leaf edge of coriander has blunt sawtooth or deep crack, with a length of about 1-2 cm and a width of about 1-1.5 cm

3、 Flower difference

The flowers of yaerqin are white and obovate, about 1-1.2mm long and 1mm wide

The flowers of coriander are white and a little lavender. Its petals are obovate and about 1-1.2mm long