Plant Identification Learning Module:
Vegetables
Fennel, Common Fennel, (Foeniculum vulgare)
Fennel is an herb grown for its shoots, leaves, and seeds which give foods a licorice-like flavor. The plant resembles dill, with narrow, feathery leaves, bright yellowish green hollow stems, and umbrella-like seed structures. The flowers are yellow umbels.
(cc) 2006, Howard Cheng. This photo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.
(cc) 2005, Carsten Niehaus. This photo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0.
