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dill

Scientific Name: Anethum

Family: Apiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Dill, also known as dill weed, is an annual herb belonging to the celery family Apiaceae. It is known for its distinctive flavor and versatile culinary applications.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • Dill has feathery, thread-like leaves which some pets or children might find interesting.
  • The plant is an annual, self-seeding plant, meaning that seeds can be spread easily throughout gardens and potentially ingested by pets or children.
  • Dill produces large, flat-topped yellow flowers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
  • Common Name: Dill, Dill Weed
  • Family: Apiaceae (Celery family)
  • It is the sole species of the genus Anethum.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Dill is commonly found in markets during the summer and early fall.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Dill is an annual plant with feathery green leaves.
  • The leaves are wiry and thread-like, growing in clusters.
  • Foliage color can range from dark green to a blue-green.
  • In mid-summer, dill will produce large, flat topped yellow flowers.
  • It is a tall herb.
  • Dill is an annual, self-seeding plant
  • Dill has tall, hollow stalks that can be susceptible to wind damage.

Ecological Role

  • Dill is easy to grow and attracts insects.

Uses

  • Dill is used as a tangy addition to pickles, salad dressings, and fish dishes.
  • It is commonly added to soups and stews.
  • The leaves are invaluable for cooking, and its flowers are used for decorating salads.
  • It is central to Scandinavian cooking.
  • Dill (Anethum graveolens) oil has a spicy, fresh scent that is stimulating, revitalizing, and balancing and can be used for cooking or preparing food.
  • The feathery fronds of the dill plant are an attractive salad garnish and fragrant accompaniment to sauces, soups, and grilled foods.
  • Easy to grow, dill provides both seeds and greens to flavor many foods.

Quirky Facts

  • The term "dillweed" can be used as slang, likening someone to pubic hair, with "dill" being slang for "penis" and "weed" being slang for "hair."