Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Carrots, Ivies, and Allies Carrot Family Cumin Cumin species 34 observations Cumin Cuminum cyminum Field notes Key traits Layer Herbaceous plants Light Full sun Moisture Dry Well drained Soil Sand Loam Clay Organic Soil pH Acid Neutral Drought tolerant Yes Resists Dry soil Heat Habit Erect Plant type Annual Herb From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS. Close