Black cumin (Nigella sativa)

Black cumin - Nigella sativa - Photo by Eran Finkle

There are two different species of plant that are called Black cumin which can create some confusion. Nigella sativa is an annual plant which originates from south and southwest Asia. The fruit is a capsule which contains many black seeds which are used as a spice.

Names

Scientific
   Nigella sativa
English
   Black cumin (Nigella sativa)
Dutch
   Zwarte komijn
French
   Nigelle cultivée
German
   Echter Schwarzkümmel
   Schwarzkümmel
Italian
   Sesamo nero