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Dill seeds. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two seeds from a dill plant (Anethum graveolens). The entire plant is very aromatic, with an aroma and taste similar to that of anise. The seeds are used for flavouring food, especially fish dishes. Magnification: x14 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/POWER AND SYRED)