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Fennel is a native of the Mediterranean shores. It is one of the largest herbs, growing to a height of 1.5 m/5 ft.

Any of several varieties of a perennial plant with feathery green leaves, belonging to the carrot family. Fennels have an aniseed (liquorice) flavour, and the leaves and seeds are used in seasoning. The thickened leafstalks of sweet fennel (F. vulgare dulce) are eaten as a vegetable. (Foeniculum vulgare, family Umbelliferae.)



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One of the most widely seen roadside plants in our area is the common fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a member of the parsley family.
If you want black swallowtails to lay eggs in your garden, you will want to plant common fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) in among the taller woody ornamentals.
Common fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is recommended for gardens since it attracts beneficial insects and swallow tail butterflies.
 
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