Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulbocastanum
ID:
575471

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 243 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574803



Common Names

  • Bunium bulbocastanum
  • Greater Earthnut
  • Greater Caraway


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum bulbocastanum Crantz [unknown]
  • Pimpinella bulbocastanum (L.) Stokes [unknown]
  • Sium bulbocastanum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Selinum bulbocastanum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Scandix bulbocastanum Moench [unknown]
  • Bunium bulbocastanum mediterraneum (Albert) Reduron [unknown]
  • Bulbocastanum linnaei Schur [unknown]
  • Bulbocastanum mediterraneum Albert [unknown]
  • Bunium agrarium Albert [unknown]
  • Bunium aphyllum Jan ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bunium bulbocastanum aphyllum (Jan ex DC.) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
  • Bunium bulbocastanum baldense Rigo ex Huter [unknown]
  • Bunium bulbosum Dulac [unknown]
  • Bunium collinum Albert [unknown]
  • Bunium mediterraneum Albert [unknown]
  • Bunium minus Gouan [unknown]
  • Carum bulbocastanum W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Carvi bulbocastanum Bubani [unknown]

Description

Bunium bulbocastanum (also called Earth-nut Bunium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and grows up to 1 m tall. Its flowers are white and its fruits are round and up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bunium bulbocastanum is an ornamental plant that is often grown in gardens and containers. The leaves can be used to make tea and the fruits can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bunium bulbocastanum is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunium bulbocastanum is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Bunium bulbocastanum

Bunium bulbocastanum can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Bunium bulbocastanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunium bulbocastanum?

Bunium bulbocastanum

What is the common name of Bunium bulbocastanum?

Earth Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Bunium bulbocastanum?

Mountainous regions of Europe

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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