Nigella sativa (black caraway, also known as black cumin, nigella, and ,kalonji) is an annual flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to south and southwest Asia. N. sativa grows to 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) tall, with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. The flowers are delicate, and usually colored pale blue and white, with five to ten petals. The fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of three to seven united follicles, each containing numerous seeds. The seeds of N. sativa are used as a spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. The black seeds taste likeContinue Reading…
