coriander vs Coriandrum sativum

coriander and Coriandrum sativum both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
coriander	Yes	No	No	No
Coriandrum sativum	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, coriander and Coriandrum sativum are synonyms defined as:

coriander and Coriandrum sativum: Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley

Other synonyms of coriander include Chinese parsley, cilantro, coriander plant.

coriander (noun)	Coriandrum sativum (noun)
parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish	Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
dried coriander seeds used whole or ground
Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley