Silverthorn

Cumin

About Silverthorn and Cumin

Silverthorn

Cumin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

China, Japan

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Insects

Allergy

Toxic

Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CUMINUM cyminum

Common Name

Silverthorn

Cumin

In Hindi

Silverthorn

जीरा संयंत्र

In German

Silverthorn

Kümmelpflanze

In French

Silverthorn

Usine de cumin

In Spanish

Silverthorn

planta de comino

In Greek

Silverthorn

εργοστάσιο κύμινο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Cumin planta

In Polish

Silverthorn

Kmin roślin

In Latin

Silverthorn

Cumin plant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Apiales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Apiaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Cuminum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Scandiceae

Subfamily

Apioideae

Number of Species

70100

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Cumin

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Cumin? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Cumin. Silverthorn has thorns and Cumin doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cumin has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Cumin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Cumin

Season and care of Silverthorn and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.

Silverthorn and Cumin Physical Information

Silverthorn and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Cumin are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
Cumin leaf color: Green

Care of Silverthorn and Cumin

Care of Silverthorn and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.