Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacuum
ID:
589229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Emb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Sci. Nat. Maroc 15: 209 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588561

Common Names

  • Carum lacuum
  • Lacuum Carum
  • Lacuum Bishop's Weed

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Description

Carum lacuum (also called Lake caraway, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to the Caucasus region. 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 lacuum 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 flower of Carum lacuum is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carum lacuum 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 lacuum

Carum lacuum can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Carum lacuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum lacuum?

Carum lacuum

What is the common name of Carum lacuum?

Lac Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum lacuum?

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,

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