Bunium bulbocastanum L.
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Bunium bulbocastanum

Family: APIACEAE
Genus: Bunium
Species: bulbocastanum L.
Common names: Great pignut, Earth-nut.
Distribution summary: W. & S. Europe
Habit: Perennial
Habitat: Rough grassland, coastal cliff
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Mediterranean (E)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

In summer produces lacy white flowers that resemble Queen Anne's Lace. Thrives in full sun to part shade, easy to grow requiring little care.

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Black seed and black cumin are both used to refer to the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. But Bunium bulbocastanum, is also called black cumin. Known as kala jeera, B. bulbocastanum is more commonly found in India. It’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for treatments related to colds, throat infections, and even hyperglycemia.

Zilpah Sheikh, MD on March 28, 2024 https://www.webmd.com/diet/black-seed-health-benefits

The plant produces large clusters of small tubers that look like a small chestnut and have a nutty flavour (some say akin to sweet potatoes) when cooked. Both the seeds and leaves can be used for flavouring or as a garnish

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