Family: Apiaceae / Umbelliferae

Genus: Anethum

Species: graveolens

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000936

Common name: Dill

English name: Dill

Arabic name: شبت

Native: North Africa

Country: Iran North Africa

(PGR): Very common

Annual herb grows to 90-15 cm tall stems clad with aromatic, lacy, delicate leaves blue-green, pinnately divided, scented flowers aromatic, yellow, in large compound umbels 

Ornamental display of its attractive foliage and flowers. leaves usually have the best flavor around the time when the flowers first open. Dill leaves add subtle but distinctive flavor to a variety of dishes including fish, vegetables soup, salads, sauces, breads. Flower heads excellent in dried arrangements.

Texture: Chalk Loam Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Mediterranean Subtropics

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time: Late summer

Zone: 2 : 11

pH range: 5.3-7.8

Status: Common

Life span: Annual

Habits: Annual Herb

Sample Type: Cultivar

Plant Uses: Borders Coffee Cuisine Edible Essential oil Herbal tea

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Sub tropical

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline