Number of seeds: 200/ Botanical name: Nigella damascena
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella sativa) is an annual plant belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Its pretty, star-shaped, pastel-colored flowers are surrounded by a striking ring of narrow, grass-like leaves, giving it its characteristic and decorative appearance. The seeds of love-in-a-mist are edible and often used as a spice in cooking. They have a spicy flavor and are sometimes used as a substitute for black cumin. In traditional medicine, the plant is occasionally used for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
Natural habitat: The plant is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in many parts of Europe.
