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Foeniculum vulgare
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A perennial herb in the carrot family, the only species of its genus. Known as fennel. Has a sweet aroma with a camphor-like note; long used as a spice and medicinal herb. Seeds are used in baking and spices; leaves and bulbs are used in fish dishes, salads, and soups.
Identification Points
- βFinely thread-like divided leaves, bright green
- βUmbel inflorescence with numerous small yellow flowers
- βSweet aroma throughout the plant
Habitat
Cultivated (herb gardens, fields)
Season
July to August (flowers), September to October (seeds)
Morphological TraitsAI-estimated, needs verification
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf type
Compound
Growth form
Herb
Flower color
Yellow
Habitat
Cultivated
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Phylogenetic Position
Angiosperms > Eudicots > Apiales > Apiaceae
Divergence Era
Late Cretaceous to Paleogene
Sources & References
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