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caraway
Scientific Name: Carum carvi
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Caraway (Carum carvi)
Caraway, scientifically known as Carum carvi, is also commonly referred to as meridian fennel or Persian cumin. It's a flavorful and aromatic herb whose "seeds" are actually the split halves of the dried fruits.
Considerations for Pets
- All parts of the caraway plant are edible.
- Caraway "seeds" are traditionally used in diverse dishes, especially Indian and Asian cuisine.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carum carvi
- Common Names: Meridian fennel, Persian cumin
- Family: Apiaceae (also known as Umbelliferae or parsley family)
- Classification: Biennial plant
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa.
Morphological Characteristics
- Strongly aromatic plant.
- The "seeds" are technically the split halves of the dried fruits.
Uses
- Caraway is a flavorful and aromatic herb.
- All parts of the plant are edible, but the "seed" (fruit) is the most used part.
- The “seeds” are used as a spice.
- Seeds are traditionally used in a diverse range of dishes especially Indian and Asian cuisine. Caraway dates back to the Stone age and was used in love potions.
Quirky Facts
- Caraway "seeds" are not technically seeds; they are the split halves of the dried fruit of the plant.
- Caraway dates back to the Stone age and was used in love potions.