Bunium persicum

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Bunium persicum

Bunium persicum is a species of the genus Knoll cumin ( Bunium ) in the Umbelliferae family ( Apiacae ). It was formerly assigned to the genus as Carum persicum Caraway ( Carum ). Their part fruits are also known as "black cumin " and used as a spice.

Description

Bunium persicum grows as a perennial, pale green, completely bald plant. The straight, fluted stem reaches a height of 40 to 60 cm. The plant reaches a stature width of 25 cm. The blades are feathered, two to three times. The inflorescence is a 15 - to 20 - rayed umbel of small, white flowers. The flowers are pollinated by insects and are sebstbefruchtend.

Dissemination

The original area of ​​distribution of Bunium persicum, Afghanistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, as well as the Indian Subcontinent Jammu, Kashmir and Pakistan.

Use

The partial fruits ( erroneously called seeds) are used as a spice, especially in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Iran. The aroma is earthy, nutty after heating.