This post is part of the Friday Greens meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the ABC Wednesday meme.
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Wednesday, 18 February 2015
FENNEL FOLIAGE
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the celery family Apiaceae or Umbelliferae. It is the sole species in the genus Foeniculum. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalised in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on riverbanks. It is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe. Florence fennel or finocchio is a variety with a swollen, bulb-like stem base that is used as a vegetable.
This post is part of the Friday Greens meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the ABC Wednesday meme.
This post is part of the Friday Greens meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the ABC Wednesday meme.
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Lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo that is what fennel looks like growing. I've never planted that spice in our garden. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteJM, Illinois-U.S.A.
could post next week as greenery!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
I love Fennel with Fish and Fried Chicken,
ReplyDeleteFantastic versatile fresh herb.
Best wishes,
Di,
abcw team.
Great shot of fennel abundance!
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