Cumin, scientifically known as Cuminum cyminum, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. This plant, which is native to the Mediterranean region, has a wide distribution throughout the world. The leaves of the cumin plant are thin, filamentous and hairy. The leaves are 5-10 cm long and deeply divided. Each leaf segment is thin and elongated, giving the plant a delicate appearance. The flowers of the plant are small, white or pale pink in color and are found in umbellate clusters. The flowers bloom in summer and are an attractive source of nectar for pollinators. The stem of cumin is erect and slender, usually reaching heights ranging from 20-50 cm. The stem gives the plant a dense appearance with its branched structure. The fruits, one of the most distinctive features of cumin, are known as dried seeds. The seeds are yellowish brown in color with longitudinal stripes. Each fruit consists of two mericarps and it is these mericarps that are the cumin seeds used as a spice. Cumin prefers sunny and well-drained soils. Grown in temperate climates, it thrives best in light and sandy soils. Cumin is resistant to drought and likes hot and dry climates.