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Dill is a herbaceous annual of the Umbrella family, which has a straight stem and thin feathery leaves of dark green color, yellow flowers collected in a small umbrella. Dill seeds are flat, ovoid, dry, light brown in color. Dill has a spicy, slightly aniseed aroma, a fresh specific taste, the greens are juicy and crispy. The homeland of dill is considered to be Central Asia, from where the plant has spread almost everywhere. For successful growth and maturation, dill needs sun and well-drained soil, otherwise the greens are unpretentious.