Carum Explained

Carum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate regions of the Old World. A well-recognized species is caraway (C. carvi), the seeds of which are widely used as a spice.[1]

Species

A total of 16 species are currently recognized:

Notes and References

  1. Johri RK . Cuminum cyminum and Carum carvi: An update . Pharmacognosy Reviews . 5 . 9 . 63–72 . January 2011 . 22096320 . 3210012 . 10.4103/0973-7847.79101 . free .

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