Foeniculum vulgare

Taxonomy

Family

Apiaceae

Genus

Foeniculum

Species

vulgare

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Classifier

Mill.

Distribution

Cosmopolitan in temperate climate areas

Utility

From seeds is produced an essential oil used as a food flavouring, Tea, in toothpastes, soaps, perfumery and air fresheners. Medicinal uses, Ancient Folk medicine, Phytotherapy. The dried plant and crushed leaves are insect and flea repellent. Yellow and brown dyes are obtained from flowers and leaves. Fennel is one of the three main herbs used in the preparation of absinthe. It provides a moderate contribution to the production of honey up to be essential in producing unifloral honey. Biodiversity.