Family: Apiaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. pl. 1:263. 1753
Year: 1918
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Anethum
Vegetable: True
Observations: N. Africa to Chad, Iran to Arabian Pen.
Description
Garden dill, scientifically referred to as Anethum graveolens, is a distinguished herb popular in culinary and medicinal applications across various cultures. Part of the Apiaceae family, dill is a vibrant and aromatic plant that boasts a rich historical presence and a broad geographical habitat, stretching from North Africa to Chad and from Iran to the Arabian Peninsula.
This annual herb is easily recognizable by its feathery, green foliage and delicate umbels of small yellow flowers. The plant typically reaches 40 to 60 centimeters in height and thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil under full sunlight. Garden dill is not only valued for its aesthetic appeal in garden landscapes but also for the unique flavor it imparts to food.
The usage of dill dates back to ancient times, where it was esteemed for both its culinary and medicinal qualities. In the kitchen, both the leaves and seeds of dill enhance the flavors of a wide variety of dishes. The fresh leaves, known as dill weed, are often used to season fish, lamb, potatoes, and cucumber dishes, adding a minty, slightly citrusy note. Dill seeds, on the other hand, have a stronger, more intense flavor which makes them ideal for pickling, dressings, and spice mixes.
Medicinally, dill has been praised for its digestive benefits. Historically, it was utilized to soothe the stomach, alleviate insomnia, and as a natural remedy for colic in infants. Modern herbalists continue to explore its potential health benefits, which are thought to include its antioxidant properties and its role in supporting digestive health.
The spread of garden dill from its native range across North Africa, Chad, Iran, to the Arabian Peninsula exemplifies its adaptability and the high regard in which it is held. The work of Carl Linnaeus, who documented this species in “Species Plantarum” in 1753, laid the foundation for the botanical recognition and scientific classification of dill, opening doors to further research and appreciation.
In conclusion, Anethum graveolens, or garden dill, holds an esteemed place in both the garden and the kitchen. Its widespread geographical presence and historical significance underscore its versatility and enduring appeal. Whether used as a culinary herb or for its medicinal properties, garden dill continues to be a beloved and valuable plant in many cultures around the world.
Common Names
Fra: aneth, aneth odorant, fenouil bâtard, anet
Dan: dild
Deu: dill, echter dill, gurkenkraut
Eng: dill, dill-weed, garden dill, common dill
Spa: hinojo, aneto, anís alemán, eneldo
Lit: paprastasis krapas
Est: aedtill
Ita: aneto, oneto
Por: aneto, endio, endro, endão
Swe: dill
Ces: kopor voňavý, kopr vonný
Lav: smaržīg
Nld: dille
Cym: ffenigl trymsawr, gwewyrllys, llys y gwewyr, llysiau’r gwewyr
En: Garden dill, Dill, Койнут, सोआ, Dill-weed, Common dill, Indian Dill
Af: Dille
Sq: Kopra
Am: እንስላል
Ar: شبت, شبث, Shabath, Shibitt, Sjachet, Sjamar, Bisbas, شَبَث, شِبِتّ
Hy: Սամիթ
Az: Şüyüd
Ba: Укроп
Eu: Ezamihilu
Be: Кроп
Bn: শুলফা
Bs: Kopar
Br: Fanouilh-gad
Bg: Копър
My: စမြိတ်ပင်
Ca: Anet
Zh: Shi luo, 蒔蘿
Cv: Укроп
Co: Finochju
Hr: Kopar (biljna vrsta)
Cs: Kopr vonný, Kopor voňavý
Da: Dild
Dv: ދަމުއި
Nl: Dille
Eo: Aneto
Et: Aedtill
Fo: Dild
Fi: Maustetilli
Fr: Aneth, Aneth odorant, Fenouil bâtard, Anet, Anise
Gl: Aneto
Ka: Კამა
De: Gurkenkraut, Dill, Echter Dill
El: Άνηθος
Ht: Lanni
He: שבת ריחני
Hi: सोआ
Hu: Kapor
Is: Dill
Io: Aneto
Id: Adas sowa
Ga: Lus mín
It: Aneto, Oneto, Aneto puzzolente
Jv: Dill
Kn: ಸಬ್ಬಸಿಗೆ
Kk: Аскөк
Ko: 딜
Lo: ຜັກຊີ
Lv: Dilles, Smaržīg
Lt: Krapas, Paprastasis krapas
Lb: Dëll
Mk: Ко́пар
Mg: Aneta
Ms: Adas
Ml: ചതകുപ്പ
Mr: शेपू
No: Dill
Oc: Anet
Or: ସୋୟା
Os: Хъонтхора
Pa: ਸੋਏ
Fa: شوید
Pl: Koper ogrodowy
Pt: Endro, Aneto, Endão, Endio
Pt-br: Endro
Ro: Mărar
Ru: Укроп
Sa: मिश्रेयसस्यम्
Sr: Мирођија
Sd: سوئا
Sk: Kôpor voňavý
Es: Anís alemán, Aneto, Eneldo, Navadni koper, Hinojo, Aneldo, Hinojo hediondo, Abesón, Dill
Sw: Bizari
Sv: Dill
Zh-tw: 蒔蘿
Tg: Шибит
Ta: சதகுப்பி
Tt: Шөер
Te: శత పుష్పం
Th: ผักชีลาว
Tr: Dereotu
Uk: Кріп пахучий
Ur: شِبِت
Vi: Thì là
Cy: Llysiau‘r gwewyr, Ffenigl Trymsawr, Gwewyrllys, Llys y Gwewyr, Llysiau’r Gwewyr
Wo: Anet
Synonyms
- Anethum graveolens subsp. sowa ((Roxb.) N.F.Koren’)
- Ferula marathrophylla (Walp.)
- Anethum sowa (Roxb.)
- Anethum graveolens var. copiosum (N.F.Koren’)
- Selinum anethum (Roth)
- Peucedanum sowa ((Roxb.) Kurz)
- Anethum graveolens var. parvifolium (N.F.Koren’)
- Anethum graveolens var. anatolicum (N.F.Koren’)
- Anethum graveolens subsp. australe (N.F.Koren’)
- Angelica graveolens ((L.) Steud.)
- Anethum graveolens var. nanum (N.F.Koren’)
- Anethum graveolens var. tenerifrons (N.F.Koren’)
- Anethum graveolens var. submarginatum (Lej.)
- Pastinaca anethum ((Roth) Spreng.)
- Anethum arvense (Salisb.)
- Anethum graveolens var. chevallieri (Maire)
- Ferula graveolens ((L.) Spreng.)
- Anethum graveolens var. sowa ((Roxb.) Alef.)
- Peucedanum anethum ((Roth) Jess.)
- Anethum graveolens var. hortorum (Alef.)
- Pastinaca graveolens ((L.) Bernh.)
- Selinum graveolens ((L.) Vest)
Distribution
- Algeria (native)
- Chad (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- Gulf States (native)
- Iran (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Libya (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Oman (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Afghanistan (introduced)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3034646)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837530-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Anethum graveolens L.)