Anethum graveolens

Species category

Herb or Spice

Common name

dill

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

MericarpMericarp:
One-half of a two-sectioned fruit known as a schizocarp (e.g. carrot).

Shape

OvalOval:
Broadly elliptic.
, ellipticElliptic:
Outline of an ellipse; greatest width midway sloping to an equally pointed apex and base.
plano-convex

Size

  • Length: 3.5 mm
  • Width: 1.5 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5 mm

Color

Yellow ribs with brown interspaces

Texture

Thin longitudinal ribs, lateral ribs slightly winged.

Other structures

Flower receptacleReceptacle:
The usually enlarged upper portion of the pedicel to which the parts of the flower are attached.
extending from the apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
and a pedicelPedicel:
The stalk within an inflorescence supporting a single flower or spikelet.
from the base.

Identification notes

MericarpsMericarp:
One-half of a two-sectioned fruit known as a schizocarp (e.g. carrot).
as thick as wide, ellipticElliptic:
Outline of an ellipse; greatest width midway sloping to an equally pointed apex and base.
, with straight axis. Longitudinal ridges narrow. Convex on the ribbed side and flat on the other side. Marginal ribs are flattened and appear wider than the others.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Included

Nomenclature

Family

Apiaceae

Valid name

Anethum graveolens L.

 Anethum graveolens.  Mericarps as thick as wide, elliptic: with straight axis, longitudinal ridges narrow. Photo courtesy of Colorado State University, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.
Anethum graveolens. Mericarps as thick as wide, elliptic: with straight axis, longitudinal ridges narrow. Photo courtesy of Colorado State University, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.