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Flower Facts | Dill |
Dill
Name: The botanical
name is Anethem graveolens. Graveolens means having a strong scent. Description: Umbrella flower heads carried on thick ridged hollwo stems. Colours: Delicate lime or golden yellow. Availability: Cultivated in many countries including Britain it is available from spring to autumn. Family: Like ammi, it is a cousin of the humble carrot. Trivia: Facts: Long grown for its medicinal and flavouring properties. The plant has an aniseed scent, which emerges when the foliage is handled or crushed. The soft feathery green foliage is often used in cooking for its aniseed favour especially with fish. History: It was even known in ancient Egypt.
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