WILD CUMIN: A genus of the dicynia order, belonging to the tetrandria clas of plants; and in the natural method ranking under the 24th order, Corydalis. The calyx is diphyllous; the petals four; the exterior two larger and trifid; the fruit a pod. There are four species, all of them low herbaceous plants with yellow flowers. The juice of these plants is of a yellow colour, resembling that of celandine, and is affirmed by some eminent physicians to be as narcotic as opium. From the nectarium of the blossom the bees collect great quantities of honey. All the species are easily propagated by seeds.