Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a weedy annual plant that looks similar to parsley and fennel. It grows 30.5 to 50.8 centimeters (12 to 20 inches) tall and has yellow flowers. People used dill as a general seasoning, especially for pickles. It also had some medical uses. This plant is grown in many places for its seeds. The seeds have a strong, pleasant smell and help with digestion.
The King James Version translates the Greek word anēthon in Matthew 23:23 as "anise" instead of "dill." This is considered incorrect by most scholars.