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Anethum graveolens

शेपूHerb

Dill is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. Native to North Africa and West Asia, dill is grown widely in Eurasia, where its leaves and seeds are used as a herb or spice for flavouring food.

FamilyApiaceae
GenusAnethum
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Anethum graveolens.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusAnethum
SpeciesA. graveolens
Binomial NameAnethum graveolens
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameDill
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderApiales
FamilyApiaceae
GenusAnethum

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.