Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graecum
ID:
589195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 58 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588527

Common Names

  • Carum graecum
  • Greek Carum
  • Bishop's Weed

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Synonyms

  • Libanotis verticillata DC. [unknown]
  • Meum graecum Boiss. & Heldr. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Seseli verticillatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Athamanta verticillata Sm. [unknown]
  • Seseli angustum F.K.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Carum graecum (also called Greek caraway, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It is an annual herb growing up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. The leaves are finely divided, and the flowers are white. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carum graecum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carum graecum sub. serpentinicum Hartvig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Carum graecum 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 graecum 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 graecum

Carum graecum is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and Asia. It can be found in the wild in Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Carum graecum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum graecum?

Carum graecum

What is the common name of Carum graecum?

Greek Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum graecum?

Mountain meadows and steppes

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701560: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.