Black cumin (Bunium persicum)

Bunium persicum is often confused with Nigella sativa because both plant species are called “black cumin”.

The dried fruits are used as a spice and also the tuber-like root is edible and can be used as a vegetable.

Names

Scientific
   Bunium persicum
Synonym
   Bunium bulbocastanum
   Carum bulbocastanum
English
   Black cumin (Bunium persicum)
   Earth chestnut
   Great pignut
Dutch
   Aardkastanje
Spanish
   Comino negro
German
   Gewöhnliche Erdkastanie
   Gewöhnlicher Knollenkümmel
Italian
   Cumino nero

Taxonomy

Genus
   Bunium
Family
   Apiaceae
Order
   Apiales

Crop categories

Medicinal plants
Root vegetables
Spices

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