Elwendia persica
Species of plant in the family Apiaceae / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elwendia persica is a plant species in the family Apiaceae.[1][2] It is related to cumin (Cuminum cyminum) and sometimes called black cumin,[citation needed] blackseed,[citation needed] or black caraway,[3] and has a smoky, earthy taste. It is often confused with Nigella sativa (which is also called black cumin, black caraway, or black seed[4][5]), by which it is often substituted in cooking.
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Elwendia persica | |
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A field of cultivated plants of Elwendia persica | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Elwendia |
Species: | E. persica |
Binomial name | |
Elwendia persica (Boiss.) Pimenov & Kljuykov | |
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Dried E. persica fruits are used as a culinary spice in northern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Iran. It is practically unknown outside these areas.[citation needed]