Map updated: March 2008
:: Flora of Northern Ireland ::
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| Carum carvi | Umbelliferae / Apiaceae | Caraway |
Map updated: March 2008 |
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| Species Description: |
| There are no records for this species after 1949 and it was only known as a casual, either an escape from cultivation or growing from discarded seed, and is not native to Ireland. The fruits are used as a flavouring in a variety of cooked dishes. |
| All names: Carum carvi L. |
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