A much-branched annual (Carum carvi), growing to 1 m/3¼ ft, native to Europe; leaves finely divided into narrow lance-shaped lobes; flowers small, borne in umbels 24 cm/¾1½ in across, petals whitish, deeply notched; fruit (the seeds) 36 mm/?¼ in, ribbed, strong-smelling when crushed. The fruits are widely used as a spice and for flavouring bread, cakes, and cheese; they are also an essential ingredient of Kümmel liqueur. (Family: Umbelliferae.)
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?Caraway Conservation status: Secure |
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Carum carvi L. |
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