Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvi
ID:
589128

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 263 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588460

Common Names

  • Carum carvi
  • Carvi Carum
  • Carvi Carum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Karos carvi Nieuwl. & Lunell [unknown]
  • Ligusticum carvi (L.) Roth [unknown]
  • Pimpinella carvi Jess. [unknown]
  • Sium carvi Bernh. [unknown]
  • Selinum carvi E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Seseli carvi Spreng. [unknown]
  • Seseli carum Scop. [unknown]
  • Apium carvi (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Bunium carvi M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Carum aromaticum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Carum carvi gracile (Lindl.) H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Carum carvi rhodochranthum A.H.Moore [unknown]
  • Carum carvi rosellum (Woronow) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Carum carvi rubriflorum H.Wolff [unknown]
  • Carum decussatum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Carum gracile Lindl. [unknown]
  • Carum officinale Gray [unknown]
  • Carum rosellum Woronow [unknown]
  • Carum velenovskyi Rohlena [unknown]
  • Carvi careum Bubani [unknown]
  • Falcaria carvifolia C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Foeniculum carvi Link [unknown]
  • Carum carvi carvi [unknown]
  • Carum carvi gracile (Lindl.) H.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Carum carvi (also called 'caraway', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carum carvi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea and its flowers are used to make perfumes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carum carvi are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carum carvi is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Carum carvi

Carum carvi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Carum carvi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum carvi?

Carum carvi

What is the common name of Carum carvi?

Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum carvi?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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