Anethum graveolens Dill (Umbelliferae)

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Anethum graveolens
Dill
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The Anethum graveolens plant species is found in W. Asia. Naturalized in Europe in the Mediterranean[100]. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dill. Some home gardeners know the variety as Peucedanum graveolens.

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Latin Name:  Anethum graveolens
Common Name:  Dill
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Dill is said to contain the alleged 'psychotroph' myristicine[218]. There are also reports that dill can cause photosensitivity and or dermatitis in some people[218].

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  Fields, waste places etc in the Mediterranean[100].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow April to early summer in situ and only just cover[200, 238]. The seed germinates in 2 weeks if the soil is warm. A regular supply of leaves can be obtained if successional sowings are made from May to the end of June[89, 200]. Autumn sowings can succeed if the winters are mild[4]. Dill is very intolerant of root disturbance and should not be transplanted because it will then quickly run to seed.

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