Details of genus: Cuminum [1038]
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genus_en: Cumin
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Family: Apiaceae
family_ja: セリ
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description_en: Genus of 2 species of slender annuals found in open maquis and garigue, and on cultivated ground, from the eastern Mediterranean to C. Asia. The 2-ternate leaves consist of thread-like segments. Compound umbels, with few rays bearing small, irregularly shaped, white to pale pink flowers, are followed by oblong-ovoid, ridged, finely hairy fruits. C. cyminum is grown for its aromatic fruit, which are used in cooking. Grow in a herb or vegetable garden.
hardiness_en: Half hardy.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: In frost-free areas, sow seed in situ in early spring. In cool-temperate areas, sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in late winter or early spring, and plant out in late spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apiaceae | セリ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Apiaceae | セリ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apiaceae | セリ科 | Show |