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dill
Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
Family: Apiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Dill (Anethum graveolens)
Dill, also commonly known as dill weed, is an annual herb belonging to the celery family (Apiaceae). Its scientific name is Anethum graveolens, and it is the sole species within the genus Anethum.
Considerations for Pets
- Dill has wiry, thread-like leaves.
- Dill is self-seeding.
Considerations for Children
- Dill has wiry, thread-like leaves.
- Dill is self-seeding.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anethum graveolens
- Family: Apiaceae (Celery Family)
- Genus: Anethum
- Common Names: Dill, Dill Weed
Distribution and Habitat
Dill is commonly available fresh in markets during the summer and early fall. It is central to Scandinavian cooking and is used in Northern, Central, and Eastern European cuisines.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dill is an annual, self-seeding plant.
- It features feathery green leaves.
- The foliage color can range from dark green to a blue-green.
- Dill grows tall and has hollow stalks.
- In mid-summer, dill produces large, flat-topped yellow flowers.
Uses
- Dill is used in pickling, soups, stews, and salad dressings.
- Its leaves are used for cooking.
- Its flowers are used for decorating salads.
- Dill essential oil can be used for cooking or preparing food.
- Both the leaves and seeds are used for flavoring food.
Quirky Facts
- The taste of dill is described as a combination of fennel, anise, and celery, with warm, slightly bitter undertones.
- Dill extends Python’s ‘pickle’ module for serializing and de-serializing Python objects to the majority of the built-in Python types.