Caraway

Caraway, common name for a plant that has long been cultivated in temperate zones for its aromatic fruit, called caraway seeds. The seeds are used in cookery, confectionery, and medicine. The caraway plant is a biennialherb; it grows up to 60 cm (2 ft) tall and has finely divided leaves and clusters of white flowers. The large oil glands of the seed contain caraway oil, which is used to flavour the liqueur aquavit. This oil is also used in perfumery and in pharmacy as an aromatic stimulant and flavouring agent.

Scientific classification: The caraway plant belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is classified as Carum carvi.