Anethum graveolens

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Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill, is an aromatic annual herb widely used as a culinary seasoning and traditional medicinal plant.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
Anethum graveolens canonical 2
Anethum 1
Dill 1

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Statements (65)

Predicate Object
instanceOf annual herb
aromatic herb
plant species
aroma strong
belongsToClade angiosperms
asterids
linked to: Asterids

eudicots
linked to: Eudicots
binomialName Anethum graveolens
commonName dill
dill weed
garden dill
containsCompound carvone
essential oils
flavonoids
limonene
phenolic compounds
culinaryUse flavoring pickles
seasoning fish dishes
seasoning salads
seasoning soups
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
family Apiaceae
flavor aromatic
slightly sweet
flowerColor yellow
genus Anethum
linked to: Anethum graveolens
growthHabit erect
inflorescenceType compound umbel
introducedTo Europe
North America
kingdom Plantae
leafType feathery
finely divided
lifeCycle annual
medicinalUse carminative
digestive aid
galactagogue
nativeTo Central Asia
Mediterranean region
Southwestern Asia
linked to: Western Asia
order Apiales
plantPartUsed flowers
leaves
seeds
pollination insect-pollinated
propagationMethod by seed
seedColor brown
seedShape oval
seedType schizocarp
soilPreference moderately rich soil
well-drained soil
sunRequirement full sun
taxonRank species
tolerates cool climates
typicalHeight 40–60 cm
up to 1 m
usedAs culinary herb
medicinal plant
spice
usedInCuisine Eastern European cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
Middle Eastern cuisine
Scandinavian cuisine
usedToProduce dill essential oil
dill water

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Apiaceae containsTaxon Anethum graveolens
Dill Harris nickname Dill
linked to: Anethum graveolens
Anethum graveolens genus Anethum
linked to: Anethum graveolens
Anethum graveolens binomialName Anethum graveolens