Spice fennel is popular for its flavored leaves and fruits. The spice has a similar taste and appearance to anise. Fennel is an ancient seasonal herb. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb. Some places its leaves are used as a vegetable and mixed with other vegetables. The names and two pictures of fennel are shown below, one is a seed and another one is a green plant in the field.
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- Spice Name: Fennel
- Family : Apiaceae
- Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel spice is native to Southern Europe and Asia Minor. The spice is cultivated in many countries in the world as its leaves and seeds can be used for both vegetables and spices.
The spice fennel plant is not tall. The plant has a soft body and the leaves of the plant are green.The fennel plant is a flowering plant and the color of the flower is normally yellow. At blooming time the plant is looking very beautiful with yellow flowers.
Fennel and fennel seeds contains nutrients. It contains vitamin C, minerals such as calcium, magnesium, manganese and potassium. It contains good source of fiber. The spice is one of the important in some cuisine and cooking. The leaves of fennel can be used to flavor salads and sauces. The dried seeds and oil of fennel are used as medicine.