Foeniculum vulgare
About
Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea coast and on riverbanks.
- Family
- Apiaceae
How to use it
Fennel is not only a culinary delight but also has various uses in herbal medicine. It has been traditionally used to aid digestion and reduce bloating. Additionally, fennel's feathery leaves and yellow flowers make it an attractive ornamental plant in gardens, attracting beneficial insects like pollinators.
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Gardening tip
When planting fennel, make sure to space the seeds about 12 inches apart. This will give the plants enough room to grow their large bulbs and feathery leaves. Fennel loves sunny spots, so choose a location that gets plenty of sunlight!
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In the kitchen
Fennel is a delicious and versatile herb that you can use in many dishes! Its crunchy texture and sweet, anise-like flavor make it perfect for salads, soups, and roasted vegetables. You can eat the bulb raw or cooked, and the feathery leaves can be used as a fresh garnish. Just remember, fennel is safe and tasty for humans to eat!,
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Foeniculum vulgare
- Slug
- foeniculum-vulgare
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Foeniculum
- Species
- vulgare
- Wikidata QID
- Q43511
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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