Dill
Anethum graveolens
Apiaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Annual
Native distribution
Probably S Asia, Adventive World Wide
Biocultural value
One of the oldest recorded medicinal herbs, it was used by Egyptians 5000 years ago and was used by Greeks and Romans to relieved flatulence, colic and gripe.
Location
Source of plant
Richters
Description
Erect glaucous annual to 60cm. Leaves to 35 x 20cm, oblong to obovate in outline, finely divided, segments to 20mm; petiole 5-6cm, mostly sheathing. Umbels compound; rays 15-30, unequal, 2-9cm. Fruit c4.5mm; mericarps dark brown with pale-winged marginal ridges, commisure broad.
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Special characteristics
food, medicinal/pharmaceutical