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Question: Is Nigella Sativa different than Onion seeds? There is a whole lot of confusion as nigella seeds are called as …
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Is Nigella Sativa different than Onion seeds? There is a whole lot of confusion as nigella seeds are called as black onion seeds sometimes in some stores. But i read that they both belong to a completely different family. Please clarify Thank you
Answer
Dear Rash108, Nigella sativa belongs to the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae). It is a dicot plant with very different flowers and chemistry. Onions belong to the genus Allium, in the onion family (Alliaceae). These are monocots. They are different groups of plants that are confused because of the common names. I hope this is helpful.