Fennel: Species of plant, fennel (for the herb use Q104005460)
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.
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| Genus: | Foeniculum |
| Species: | F. vulgare |
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| Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | |
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