Dill is an annual herb in the celery family, native to North Africa and West Asia and grown widely across Eurasia, where its leaves and seeds are used as a herb or spice for flavoring food.
Facts
Partially Attested
Earliest Documented Use, From (Year)Source gives an approximate (circa) date rather than a precise year. Origin RegionNorth Africa, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula 1 Connections
Used By
Source Coulibiac (Wikipedia)
Source Gravlax (Wikipedia)
Source Wikipedia, Kulajda
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Africa, originated there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Iran, originated there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: North Africa, originated there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: The Arabian Peninsula, originated there.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Dill
Distribution and habitat section
Dill is native to North Africa, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula.
In culture section
Dill has been found in the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep II, dating to around 1400 BC.
View the SourceGravlax (Wikipedia)
WikipediaUsed By: Gravlax, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Salmon as food|salmon]], [[Edible salt|salt]], [[sugar]], [[dill]]/[[spruce]]View the Source Wikipedia, Kulajda
Used By: Kulajda, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Sour cream]], [[potato]]es, [[dill]], [[quail]] eggs, [[mushroom]]sView the Source Coulibiac (Wikipedia)
Used By: Coulibiac, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Salmon]] or [[sturgeon]], [[rice]] or [[buckwheat]], hard-[[boiled egg]]s, [[mushrooms]], [[onion]]s and [[dill]]View the Source Mücver (Wikipedia)
Used By: Mücver, infobox main_ingredient fieldQuote, Used By: Mücver, infobox main_ingredient field
Grated zucchini (courgette) or potatoes, egg, onion, dill and cheese and flour.
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