Carum carvi

Species category

Herb or Spice

Common name

caraway

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

MericarpMericarp:
One-half of a two-sectioned fruit known as a schizocarp (e.g. carrot).

Shape

Curved lanceolate.

Size

  • Length 5 mm
  • Width 0.75 mm
  • Thickness 0.75 mm

Color

Yellow ribs and brown interspaces.

Texture

Ribs smooth; interspaces rough with longitudinal creases.

Other structures

Five strong longitudinal ribs

Identification notes

MericarpsMericarp:
One-half of a two-sectioned fruit known as a schizocarp (e.g. carrot).
are long and curved; strong ridges and small grooves, widest in the middle. Wild caraway has the same characteristics as cultivated caraway.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Apiaceae

Valid name

Carum carvi L.

Synonyms

Carum velenovskyi Rohlena

 Carum carvi.  Mericarps with five yellow ribs and brown interspaces.
Carum carvi. Mericarps with five yellow ribs and brown interspaces.