Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

Flower name
Fennel
Scientific name
Foeniculum vulgare
Aliasウイキョウ, 茴香, フヌイユ, Florence fennel, フローレンスフェンネル
Place of originThe Mediterranean coast
Place of floweringField
Flowering seasonJune, July, August
Language of flowersNo praise can tell you

What is Fennel

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Fennel (scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare) is a perennial herb in the family Apiaceae, genus Foeniculum, native to the Mediterranean coastal region.
It is also known by other names such as "Uikyō" (Japanese: 茴香), "fenouil" (French), and "Florence fennel".

The plant grows to a height of 100 to 200 cm.
Its leaves are green and are finely divided into thread-like segments, forming a pinnate compound leaf.
From June to August, it produces several radiating branches from the tip of a yellow-green flower stalk, each bearing clusters of small yellow flowers.
After flowering, it develops small, oblong, dry fruits.
The leaf stalks and seeds are used as spices, for example in curry powder, while the leaves are commonly used to season fish dishes.
The leaf bases are consumed raw as a vegetable known as "finocchio", often in salads.
The seeds have been traditionally used in Europe, China, and India in sweets, pickles, and traditional medicine (e.g., to aid digestion and relieve cold symptoms).

Common name: Fennel
Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare
Other names: Uikyō (茴香), fenouil (French), Florence fennel
Classification: Kingdom Plantae, Division Angiosperms, Class Dicotyledons, Order Apiales, Family Apiaceae, Genus Foeniculum
Origin: Mediterranean coast
Plant height: 100–200 cm
Leaf color: Green
Leaf shape: 2–3 times pinnate compound leaves
Blooming season: June to August
Flower color: Yellow
Uses: Herb, edible