Lagoecia cuminoides (Umbelliferae)

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Lagoecia cuminoides
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The Lagoecia cuminoides plant species is found in Europe - Southeastern Portugal and Bulgaria. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family.

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Latin Name:  Lagoecia cuminoides
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: The seed can be used as a cumin substitute[46, 61, 177]. 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[1, 4, 14, 21, 27, 46, 132, 171, 244]. The seed is harvested when fully ripe and is then dried and stored in airtight jars[244]. An essential oil from the seed is used as a food flavouring[46, 61, 171].

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