Botanical Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Taxon: Nigella sativa L.
Parts Used: seeds
Description:
The seeds are tiny ( 1-2 mm long), black,
3 sided and look a bit like
pieces of flint
under a microscope. They have a strong,
spicy,
peppery taste.
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Table of Common Names:
Common Name |
Country |
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ajenuz |
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black caraway |
Europe |
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Black Cumin |
America |
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black seed |
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Corekotu |
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Charnushka |
Russia |
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Faux cumin |
France |
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Fennel flower |
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Fitch |
Bible |
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Habba sooda |
Oman |
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habat et Baraka |
Egypt |
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Kaladuru |
Sri Lanka |
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Kolonji |
Africa |
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Kalonji |
American |
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nutmeg flower |
India |
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Roman coriander
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Romans |
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Schwarzkummel |
Germany |
There are several common names attributed to Nigella sativa. These
names differ between different regions and countries. The preceding table is
a partial listing of the many different common names and their respective
countries.
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