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Caraway Collection

"Exploring the World of Caraway: From Plants to Spices" Caraway, a plant bearing fruits and seeds, has captivated botanists and spice enthusiasts for centuries

Background imageCaraway Collection: Plants bearing fruits and seeds

Plants bearing fruits and seeds
Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree, cactus, eucalyptus, myrtle, clove, caraway, coriander, hemlock, cumin, etc

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Background imageCaraway Collection: Common caraway, Carum carui

Common caraway, Carum carui
5856634 Common caraway, Carum carui by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Common caraway, Carum carui. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby)

Background imageCaraway Collection: Birmingham (near Detroit), Michigan, 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel

Birmingham (near Detroit), Michigan, 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Birmingham (near Detroit), Michigan. Kitchen utensils hanging below a spice rack with mint, caraway, thyme, and sage jars

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway or Persian cumin, Carum carvi

Caraway or Persian cumin, Carum carvi. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway, Carum carvi

Caraway, Carum carvi
Caraway, meridian fennel or Persian cumin, Carum carvi (Carum carui). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Background imageCaraway Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 680

Curtis British Entomology Plate 680
Hymenoptera: Crabro subpunctatus, probably = Crossocerus quadrimaculatus [Plant: Carum verticillatum (Whorled Caraway)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageCaraway Collection: Indigenous spice plants (coloured engraving)

Indigenous spice plants (coloured engraving)
997564 Indigenous spice plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageCaraway Collection: Flowers: Dandelion, Caraway, Elder, Garlic, Coltsfoot, Ginger Root, c1940

Flowers: Dandelion, Caraway, Elder, Garlic, Coltsfoot, Ginger Root, c1940

Background imageCaraway Collection: Frontispiece, Papilionidae

Frontispiece, Papilionidae -- Papilio Podalirius, Papilio Alexanor, Papilio Machaon, Thais Hypermnestra, Thais Rumina, Doritis Apollinus

Background imageCaraway Collection: HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). American senator from Arkansas. Photograph, 1940

HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). American senator from Arkansas. Photograph, 1940

Background imageCaraway Collection: CONGRESSWOMEN, 1938. Women members of the 75th congress photographed after a luncheon

CONGRESSWOMEN, 1938. Women members of the 75th congress photographed after a luncheon at the Capitol, 4 March 1938. Left to right: Representatives Caroline O Day, Edith Nourse Rogers, Mary T

Background imageCaraway Collection: CARAWAY AND SHEPPARD, 1937. Senators Hattie Caraway from Arkansas and Morris Sheppard

CARAWAY AND SHEPPARD, 1937. Senators Hattie Caraway from Arkansas and Morris Sheppard of Texas ride the Senate subway on their way to debate the nomination of Senator Hugo Black as a Supreme Court

Background imageCaraway Collection: HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). Senior senator from Arkansas. Photographed in her office

HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). Senior senator from Arkansas. Photographed in her office, 26 July 1937

Background imageCaraway Collection: CONGRESSWOMEN, 1937. Left to right: Hattie Caraway, Senior Senator from Arkansas

CONGRESSWOMEN, 1937. Left to right: Hattie Caraway, Senior Senator from Arkansas and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Enrolled Bills; Representative Caroline O Day

Background imageCaraway Collection: SENATORS, 1937. Left to right: Senators Warren R. Austin of Vermont, Herbert E

SENATORS, 1937. Left to right: Senators Warren R. Austin of Vermont, Herbert E. Hitchcock of South Dakota and Hattie Caraway of Arkansas, riding the Senate subway to open a special Senate session

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway (Carum carvi)

Caraway (Carum carvi)
Caraway, also known as meridian fennel or Persian cumin, (Carum carvi) is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa

Background imageCaraway Collection: Carum carvi (Caraway) with small white flowers and feathery green leaves on tall stems

Carum carvi (Caraway) with small white flowers and feathery green leaves on tall stems

Background imageCaraway Collection: Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 121r Calamint, Crocus, Carraway and Citusa, illustration

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 121r Calamint, Crocus, Carraway and Citusa, illustration
XJL212018 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.121r Calamint, Crocus, Carraway and Citusa, illustration from The Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard

Background imageCaraway Collection: Black cumin -Nigella sativa-, spice souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabia, Middle East, Orient

Black cumin -Nigella sativa-, spice souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabia, Middle East, Orient

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway or Persian Cumin -Carum carvi-, Switzerland, Europe

Caraway or Persian Cumin -Carum carvi-, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageCaraway Collection: HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). American senator from Arkansas, 1931-1945. Photograph, 1914

HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). American senator from Arkansas, 1931-1945. Photograph, 1914

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway (Carum carvi) fruit, pile of seeds

Caraway (Carum carvi) fruit, pile of seeds

Background imageCaraway Collection: A selection of chilli products and caraway seeds and cheese with caraway seeds

A selection of chilli products and caraway seeds and cheese with caraway seeds and rye bread with caraway seeds

Background imageCaraway Collection: Carum carvi, whole Caraway seeds in spoon, close up

Carum carvi, whole Caraway seeds in spoon, close up

Background imageCaraway Collection: Two piles of mixed spices, including caraway seed, cloves, star anise, dried chili, nutmeg

Two piles of mixed spices, including caraway seed, cloves, star anise, dried chili, nutmeg, cinnamon bark

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway seeds in scoop and scattered around it

Caraway seeds in scoop and scattered around it

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway seeds

Caraway seeds

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway - Carum carvi (Caros) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes

Caraway - Carum carvi (Caros) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Caraway - Carum carvi (Caros)

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway fruit, SEM

Caraway fruit, SEM
Caraway fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross section through a dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruit

Background imageCaraway Collection: HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). American senator from Arkansas. Artist Edward Solto presents Hattie

HATTIE CARAWAY (1878-1950). American senator from Arkansas. Artist Edward Solto presents Hattie Caraway with her official reelection campaign picture, 13 June 1938

Background imageCaraway Collection: GARNER AND CARAWAY, 1939. Vice President John Nance Garner congratulates Senator Hattie Caraway

GARNER AND CARAWAY, 1939. Vice President John Nance Garner congratulates Senator Hattie Caraway on her reelection, January 1939

Background imageCaraway Collection: Mr. Nat. C. Goodwin as Caraway Bones, Esq

Mr. Nat. C. Goodwin as Caraway Bones, Esq. Date ca. 1890

Background imageCaraway Collection: Kitchen utensils hanging below a spice rack with mint, caraw

Kitchen utensils hanging below a spice rack with mint, caraway, thyme, and sage jars. Photo shows 6 utensils including a small pan, meat fork, icing spatula, whole and slotted spoons

Background imageCaraway Collection: Caraway fruits, SEM

Caraway fruits, SEM
Caraway fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruits. Caraway has an aroma and taste similar to anise


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"Exploring the World of Caraway: From Plants to Spices" Caraway, a plant bearing fruits and seeds, has captivated botanists and spice enthusiasts for centuries. With its delicate white flowers and aromatic seeds, caraway (Carum carui) has found its place in both culinary delights and Victorian botanical illustrations. In 1942, Arthurs Siegel captured the essence of common caraway in Birmingham, Michigan. The image showcases the intricate details of this versatile plant that is often mistaken for Persian cumin (Carum carvi). Curtis British Entomology Plate 680 further highlights the beauty with an exquisite depiction by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii. Indigenous spice plants have always held a special place in our kitchens, and coloured engravings showcase their importance. Among them stands caraway - a spice known for adding depth to dishes with its earthy flavor profile. Its distinct taste can be experienced alongside dandelion, elderflower, garlic, coltsfoot, and ginger root. As we delve into the world of spices, it's fascinating to learn about their origins. Caraway finds its roots in Saxifrage or Rockfoil family—a testament to nature's diversity and resilience. This frontispiece from Papilionidae reminds us that even amidst countless species of butterflies fluttering around vibrant flowers; humble plants like caraway hold their own significance. Whether used as a seasoning or admired for its botanical allure—caraway continues to enthrall us with every encounter. So next time you come across these tiny seeds or catch sight of their delicate blooms swaying gently in the breeze remember the rich history they carry within themselves—an ode to nature's gifts that enhance our lives both on our plates and beyond.