Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meifolium
ID:
589250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 880 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588582

Common Names

  • Carum meifolium
  • Meifolium Carum
  • Meifolium Bishop's Weed

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Synonyms

  • Carum armenum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Carum armenum divergens Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
  • Carum divergens Boiss. & A.Huet [unknown]
  • Carum meifolium divergens (Boiss. & A.Huet.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cnidium meifolium M.Bieb. [unknown]

Description

Carum meifolium (also called Meifolium 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 meifolium is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as a culinary herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carum meifolium has small, yellow flowers with white and purple markings. The flowers are borne on a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carum meifolium is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rootstock or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Carum meifolium

Carum meifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.

Carum meifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carum meifolium?

Carum meifolium

What is the common name of Carum meifolium?

Mei Caraway

What is the natural habitat of Carum meifolium?

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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