Four species were cultivated for the hairs on the seed which is used to weave cloth. If started inside early, it may be possible to grow this plant in the Northern zones. Coriander Coriander, Coriandrum sativum , grew wild in Egypt. It was used as a funeral offering in Egypt and as a preservative by Romans. The Egyptians ate the leaves in salads.
Coriander seed is used for seasoning and as herbal medicine.
Cumin Cumin, Cuminum cyminum , is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has been cultivated since the time of Isaiah. The seeds were used in the unleavened bread eaten by the Israelites. Today it is an ingredient in chilli powder. Dandelions Some reading this are amazed to see the common weed, Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale , mentioned as a Bible plant.