close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Black Cumin

Nigella sativa
Ranunculaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

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.

Source of plant

Richters

USDA Hardiness Zone

7

Special characteristics

food