Carum carvi

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Carum carvi, commonly known as caraway, is a flowering plant whose aromatic seeds are widely used as a spice and medicinal herb.

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Carum carvi canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf flowering plant
plant species
commonName Persian cumin
caraway
meridian fennel
containsCompound anethole
carvone
limonene
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
family Apiaceae NERFINISHED
flavorProfile anise-like
slightly sweet
warm
flowerColor pink
white
floweringSeason early summer
late spring
fruitType schizocarp
genus Carum
growthForm herbaceous plant
hardiness temperate climates
inflorescenceType compound umbel
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate leaves
leafType feathery leaves
maximumHeight about 60 cm
nativeTo Europe NERFINISHED
North Africa NERFINISHED
Western Asia NERFINISHED
order Apiales NERFINISHED
plantType biennial plant
preferredSoil well-drained soil
propagationMethod by seed
seedColor brown
seedDescription crescent-shaped seeds
seedUse culinary spice
medicinal herb
sunExposure full sun
taxonRank species
traditionalUse carminative
digestive aid
relief of flatulence
usedInCuisine European cuisine
Middle Eastern cuisine
North African cuisine
usedInDish cheese
liqueurs
rye bread
sauerkraut
yearDescribed 1753

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Apiaceae containsTaxon Carum carvi