species 5,423 observations
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Field notes
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is an annual herb in the celery family Apiaceae. Native to North Africa and West Asia, dill is grown widely in Eurasia, where its leaves and seeds are used as a herb or spice for flavouring food.
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118
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Black Swallowtail, Old World Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail, Southern Armyworm Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Red-marked Pachodynerus Wasp, Two-spotted Lady Beetle, Mallard, Common Raven
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Four-banded Stink Bug Wasp, Margined Calligrapher, Northern Paper Wasp
102
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.