Dill ( Anethum graveolens ) is a short-lived perennial herb. It is the sole species of the genus Anethum , though classified by some botanists in a related genus as Peucedanum graveolens (L.) C.B.Clarke.
It grows to 40–60 cm (16–24 in) 1 inch, with slender stems and alternate, finely divided, softly delicate leaves 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) long. The ultimate leaf divisions are 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) broad, slightly broader than the similar leaves of fennel, which are threadlike, less than 1 mm (0.039 in) broad, but harder in texture. The flowers are white to yellow, in small umbels 2–9 cm (0.79–3.5 in) diameter. The seeds are 4–5 mm (0.16–0.20 in) long and 1 mm (0.039 in) thick, and straight to slightly curved with a longitudinally ridged surface.
Its seeds, dill seeds are used as a spice, and its fresh leaves, dill , and its dried leaves, dill weed , are used as herbs.
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n. 1. a genus of plants of the parsley family having aromatic seeds and finely divided leaves, including the dill Anethum graveolens. Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words ...
Adas (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) Sinonim : = E officinale, All. = Anethum foeniculum, Linn. Familia : Apiaccae (Umbelliferae)