Caraway

Caraway, also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin, is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.

Like many members of the carrot family, Carum carvi or Caraway has spicy flavored foliage and fruits and was introduced into North America as a cooking herb. Its first year root is also edible and can be prepared like carrots or parsnip.