What is the difference between dill and dill weed?
Thyme
So what’s the difference between fennel and dill? Fennel is a perennial plant that is totally edible, including the leaves and seeds. The stalks and bulbs are crunchy and slightly sweet, with flavor notes of anise. Dill is an aromatic herb that is typically used to flavor other foods, like dill pickles.
You can use thyme to flavor many of the same times of dishes for which dill would be used. Dishes in which you can use thyme include stews, sauces, and even salads.
Can you use dill seed instead of dill weed?
There are many differences between dill seeds and dill weeds despite both coming from the same plant. The dill seeds are the seeds and the dill weed are the leaves.