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Dill
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Anethum graveolens

DillHerb

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

About Anethum graveolens

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.

Common Names

EnglishDill
हिन्दीसोआ
मराठीशेपू
தமிழ்சதகுப்பி
संस्कृतम्मिश्रेयसस्यम्

Native Range

Africa is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Africa, Asia, Europe.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Annual
  • Tagged as Deciduous

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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.

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