Ajowan seeds (Trachyspermum copticum) Science Image

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Ajowan (Trachyspermum copticum), also known as ajwain, is a seed-like fruit used as a culinary spice in some Indian dishes. It has a strong thyme-like flavour due to the presence of the essential oil thymol. The plant belongs to the apiaceae family which includes cumin, parsley, carrot, coriander, dill, parsnip, celery and many other important food plants.