First you get the buds...

...that bloom into flowers!

Then they give way to little, unrecognizable leaves.

The little leaves start to thicken.

Eventually they start to get the shape and form of cilantro leaves.

Finally they look like the leaves you get atop your favorite dish!

They get to a point where they won't get bigger.

After awhile they begin to die and lose their coloring.

Finally, they end up limp and wilted as they give way to new sprouts.

And the whole life cycle can be seen from top to bottom. 🙂