Genus Carum L.


Summary
Genus number:
2129
Last updated:
25 January 2013
Family:
Apiaceae (alt. Umbelliferae)
Subfamily:
Apioideae
Tribe:
Careae
Common name(s):

caraway
Accession count:

52 (27  active, 20  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 2:A2-2.
  2. Zakharova, E. A. et al. 2012. Redefined generic limits of Carum (Umbelliferae, Apioideae) and new systematic placement of some of its taxa. Willdenowia 42:149-168.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=2129. Accessed 15 October 2026.