Nigella sativa Black cumin (Ranunculaceae)

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Nigella sativa
Black cumin
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The Nigella sativa plant species is found in N. Africa to Abyssinia and W. Asia. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black cumin.

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Latin Name:  Nigella sativa
Common Name:  Black cumin
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.35   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Waste places, arable land and waysides[9].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any good garden soil, preferring a sunny position[1, 108]. Prefers a light soil in a warm position[37]. This species is often cultivated, especially in western Asia and India, for its edible seed[2]. The seed is aromatic with a nutmeg scent[245]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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