Lagoecia cuminoides

Lagoecia cuminoides
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At a glance

Lifecycle
Annual
Exposure
Full sun

Cultivation

Not known

Propagation

Seed -

Edible uses

The seed can be used as a cumin substitute. The uses of cumin seed are as follows:- Seed - cooked. Hot and aromatic, it is an important ingredient in curries, and is also often used as a flavouring in biscuits, cakes and bread where it also helps in improving the digestion. An essential oil from the seed is used as a food flavouring.

Habitat

Not known

Native range

Europe - South-eastern Portugal and Bulgaria.