Cuminum cyminum (seed)
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the other, from 5 to 6 mm. in length and about 1.5 mm. in thickness, and of a light | the other, from 5 to 6 mm. in length and about 1.5 mm. in thickness, and of a light | ||
brown color. Each has seven longitudinal ridges. Two mericarps are sometimes seen | brown color. Each has seven longitudinal ridges. Two mericarps are sometimes seen | ||
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is lighter than water, yellowish, and has the sensible properties of the fruits.}} | is lighter than water, yellowish, and has the sensible properties of the fruits.}} | ||
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Revision as of 16:50, 17 March 2014
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Nomenclature
Cuminum cyminum L. Apiaceae
Syn. jiraka
Standardized common name (English): cumin
Botanical Voucher Specimen
Organoleptic Characteristics
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Macroscopic Characteristics
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Microscopic Characteristics
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High Performance Thin Layer Chromatographic Identification
Supplementary Information
Sources
- ↑ United States Dispensatory (1918)
- ↑ United States Dispensatory (1918)
- ↑ Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories http://www.Alkemist.com
