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Carum carvi L.

caraway (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

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RestrictedSlight tendencyNE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Carum carvi is native to meadows in upland areas of continental Europe, but has been introduced elsewhere for the production of caraway from its seeds; the first leaflets of its lower leaves form a cross shape.

Bergamo (BG), Italy; 2018-07-13

 caraway / Carum carvi: _Carum carvi_ is native to meadows in upland areas of continental Europe, but has been introduced elsewhere for the production of caraway from its seeds; the first leaflets of its lower leaves form a cross shape.

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