Black Cumin
Nigella sativa
Ranunculaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Annual
Native distribution
Sw Asia, Cult. Europe and N Africa
Location
Source of plant
Richters
Description
Annual with stems to 30cm, erect, branched, pubescent. Leaves 2-3cm, segments linear to oblong-lanceolate, short. Flowers 3.5-4.5cm diameter, white tinged blue, without involucre; sepals ovate, 1-1.5cm, with short claw. Fruit inflated, follicles 3-7, fused to base of outspread styles.
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Special characteristics
food