Sweet Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare
A commonly cultivated herb. The entire plant is edible. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is cultivated worldwide and can be invasive in some parts of the United States. It's best planted by itself because it can cross pollinate with some other plants, which creates odd and often gross combinations.
Fennel is often used for digestive problems. It’s also used as a flea repellent as the saying “plant fennel by the kennel" implies.
Habitat: Rural garden
Fennel is a plant species in the genus "Foeniculum". It is a member of the family Apiaceae. It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous 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.
