Cumin (jeera)

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Cuminum cyminum
Family
Apiaceae
Distinguishing Characters
i) Cumin seeds are oblonged in shape, longitudinally ridged and yellow brown in colour.
ii) Cumin seeds have eight ridges with oil canals.
Photo of Seed
Description

i) Cumin is annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem and grows upto 30 – 50 cm.

ii) Cumin seeds are dried seeds which is excellent source of iron.

iii) Cumin seeds are used as a spice for its distinctive flavor and aroma.