Herb
Anethum graveolens
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Anethum graveolens is the species of true dill—annual apiaceae with hollow stems, tripinnate leaves, and compound yellow umbels yielding aromatic seed. Leaf (dill weed) and seed are both culinary products with different flavour balances. Species identity excludes related lookalikes. Weed is greener and fresher; seed is warmer and more pungent for pickles and bread. Cultivars reshape height and bolt timing within this single species.
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Characteristics
Preparations
BreadDried WeedFresh WeedPickleWhole Seed
Traits
AniseAnise Citrus LeafAnnual UmbelAromaticCitrus LeafDill SpeciesFeatheryWarm SeedWeed And Seed
History
EG
Dill was used in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern foodways.
US
European settlers carried A. graveolens into North American pickling.
Linnaeus established Anethum graveolens as the dill species name.
Global herb trade moved fresh A. graveolens weed by air freight.