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fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a licorice-like flavor. It's grown for its seeds, foliage, and bulbous base.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Adaptable

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering Needs

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature Tolerance

Adaptable

Thrives in moderate temperatures; can tolerate mild frosts.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer Needs

Low

Does not require frequent fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.9-1.8 m

Spread

0.45-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-green

Leaf Type

Feathery

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Anethum dulce DC.
Anethum foeniculum L.
Anethum minus Gouan
Anethum panmorium Roxb.
Anethum rupestre Salisb.
Foeniculum azoricum Mill.
Foeniculum divaricatum Griseb.
Foeniculum dulce Mill.
Foeniculum giganteum Lojac.
Foeniculum officinale All.
Foeniculum panmorium (Roxb.) DC.
Foeniculum rigidum Brot. ex Steud.
Ligusticum foeniculum (L.) Crantz
Ligusticum foeniculum (L.) Roth
Meum foeniculum (L.) Spreng.
Ozodia foeniculacea Wight & Arn.
Selinum foeniculum E.H.L.Krause
Seseli dulce (DC.) Koso-Pol.
Seseli foeniculum Koso-Pol.
Seseli piperitum Koso-Pol.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyApiaceae
  • genusFoeniculum
  • speciesFoeniculum vulgare
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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