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| Identification |
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Genus
Carum
Species
carvi
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
caraway
Family
APIACEAE
Specimen number
S7939
Data source
MedPl p182;Frgnt p178;Xeri p277
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Carum carvi have a mild sweet fragrance. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
carminative
cardiotonic
diuretic
expectorant
bronchiolytic
antitussive
galactagogue
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Carum carvi has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an antispasmodic, as a carminative, as a cardiotonic and as a diuretic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Caraway is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. The seeds and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Carum carvi has an annual life cycle. The blossoms are most often a white color.
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