Anethum graveolens

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Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill, is an aromatic annual herb widely used as a culinary seasoning and traditional medicinal plant.

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Label Occurrences
Anethum graveolens canonical 1
Dill 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf annual herb
aromatic herb
plant species
aroma strong
belongsToClade angiosperms
asterids NERFINISHED
eudicots NERFINISHED
binomialName Anethum graveolens NERFINISHED
commonName dill
dill weed
garden dill
containsCompound carvone
essential oils
flavonoids
limonene
phenolic compounds
culinaryUse flavoring pickles
seasoning fish dishes
seasoning salads
seasoning soups
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
family Apiaceae NERFINISHED
flavor aromatic
slightly sweet
flowerColor yellow
genus Anethum NERFINISHED
growthHabit erect
inflorescenceType compound umbel
introducedTo Europe NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
kingdom Plantae
leafType feathery
finely divided
lifeCycle annual
medicinalUse carminative
digestive aid
galactagogue
nativeTo Central Asia NERFINISHED
Mediterranean region
Southwestern Asia NERFINISHED
order Apiales NERFINISHED
plantPartUsed flowers
leaves
seeds
pollination insect-pollinated
propagationMethod by seed
seedColor brown
seedShape oval
seedType schizocarp
soilPreference moderately rich soil
well-drained soil
sunRequirement full sun
taxonRank species
tolerates cool climates
typicalHeight 40–60 cm
up to 1 m
usedAs culinary herb
medicinal plant
spice
usedInCuisine Eastern European cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine
Middle Eastern cuisine
Scandinavian cuisine
usedToProduce dill essential oil
dill water

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Apiaceae containsTaxon Anethum graveolens
Dill Harris nickname Anethum graveolens
this entity surface form: Dill