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Ranunculaceae
Nutmeg Flower
Nigella sativa
Healing and blessed abundance.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Nigella
- Native to
- Southwest Asia, Mediterranean
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 8-12 in
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy to loamy
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- The seeds were found in Tutankhamun's tomb, dating their use to over 3,300 years ago.
- Also called black cumin or black seed, it has been described as 'the remedy for everything except death' in Islamic tradition.
- Despite the name, nutmeg flower is unrelated to the true nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans).
- The seeds contain thymoquinone, a compound studied extensively for potential anti-inflammatory properties.
- In Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine, the seeds are sprinkled on flatbreads and pastries for flavor.
Color meanings
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comfort
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healing
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divine blessing