Description
Description: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 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.
Botanical Name: Foeiculum vulgare
Common Names: FInocchio, common fennel
Medicinal Part: Seed
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