Genus Carum (Noun)
Meaning
Caraway.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Caraway seeds come from the plant species Carum carvi, which belongs to the genus Carum in the parsley family.
- The genus Carum consists of about 20 species of plants, with Carum carvi being the most widely cultivated for its edible seeds.
- Caraway seeds have been used for centuries in various cuisines, particularly in European and Middle Eastern cooking, and are derived from the genus Carum.
- The genus Carum is native to Europe and Asia, with many species found in the wild, but Carum carvi is the most commonly cultivated for its seeds.
- The seeds of the genus Carum have been used in traditional medicine for their digestive properties and are also used as a spice in cooking.