Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel)


Botanical Information

FamilyApiaceae
GenusFoeniculum
Speciesvulgare
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to the shores of the Mediterranean.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2.5 m
Spread1 m

Description and Growing Information

HabitatMost often occurring in dry stony calcareous soils near bodies of water.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves grow to 40 cm in length; they are finely dissected, with the ultimate segments threadlike filiform, at about 0.5 mm wide. Leaves are very similar to dill leaves.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers produce in terminal compound umbels measuring at 5–15 cm wide, each umbel section holding from 20 to 50 tiny yellow flowers on short pedicels.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is a dry seed ranging from 4 to 10 mm long, 2 to 5 mm wide, and a grooved shape.

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