Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Carum [1007]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Caraway

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Family: Apiaceae

family_ja: セリ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 30 species of tap-rooted, upright biennials and perennials with 2- to 4-pinnate leaves and compound umbels of small white flowers. C. carvi, the only species cultivated, occurs in meadows, grassland and wasteland from Europe and North Africa to Siberia, Russia. It is grown in herb gardens for its scented, fern-like foliage and liquorice-flavoured seeds.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in rows in situ in late spring or late summer. Seedlings may be transplanted, but will bolt unless moved when very small.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Carum

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Apiaceae

2003 edition

S Level
Family セリ
薬用植物・香辛料植物・ハーブ
キャラウェイ(caraway)

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

comment:

comment_ja: キャラウェイ(caraway)

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Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Apiaceae セリ科 Show
PB2 Apiaceae セリ科 Show
PB3 Apiaceae セリ科 Show

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