Nigella damascena
Nigelle de Damas
Love-in-a-Mist
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | blue |
| Flower size | 40-50 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | 10-40 cm |
Description
Feathery leaves in a whorl below the flowers.
It is related to Nigella sativa, a spice called ‘nigella’ or ‘black cumin’, used in Indian cuisine. The essential oil distilled from Nigella sativa is used in lipsticks and perfumery.
Flowers
The blue or white part of the plant are the sepals, not the petals, the actual petals are tiny, at the base of the stamens.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. Thread-like, shiny, rows of leaflets on either side of the stem.
Fruits Seeds
Capsule: large, inflated.
Edible
Seeds.
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