Black Caraway, Black Cumin

Bunium persicum

Physical Characteristics

Bunium persicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Siberia and Western Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Condiment Root - raw or cooked[74]. Tastes like sweet chestnuts. Seed - used as a flavouring[145], a cumin substitute.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known