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| Identification |
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Genus
Anethum
Species
graveolens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
dill
Family
UMBELLIFERAE
Specimen number
S11201
Data source
HtZn p75;MedPl p166;Frgnt p178
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
8" - 10"
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Organic
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Anethum graveolens has leaves that are mildly pungent. Dill needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is organic. This species likes full sun. It needs soil that is well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
carminative
antispasmodic
diuretic
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Essential oil
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
Anethum graveolens is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a carminative, an antispasmodic or a diuretic. Dill requires professional guidance for safe usage. The seeds and the essential oil and even the leaves are used to prepare herbal remedies. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant leaves. pungently fragrant
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Anethum graveolens tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Anethum graveolens has threadlike leaves. Flowers: Dill has widely open clusters of tiny flowers on 3' to 4' stems. The flowers are usually a yellow color.
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