Fennel

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a kind of herb. It is native to the Mediterranean and some parts of Asia. Its bulb, leaves, and seeds may be eaten. Dried fennel seeds are used as a spice for flavoring food. Fennel was used to make the spiced wine, claret, in the Middle Ages. Their flavor is like anise.

Fennel
Fennel in flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Apiales
Family:	Apiaceae
Genus:	Foeniculum
Species:	F. vulgare
Binomial name
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

Images

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  Fennel leaves
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  Fennel bulb and stalks
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  Fennel seeds

Other websites

• Fennel - nutrition and uses