12 Facts About Fennel

Fennel is a flowering plant species in the carrot family.

Fennel came into Old English from Old French fenoil which in turn came from Latin, a diminutive of, meaning "hay".

Fennel is widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly flavored leaves and fruits.

Fennel has become naturalized along roadsides, in pastures, and in other open sites in many regions, including northern Europe, the United States, southern Canada, and much of Asia and Australia.

Fennel was prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans who used it as medicine, food, and insect repellent.

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Fennel fruit is a common and traditional spice in flavored Scandinavian brannvin .

Fennel is featured in the Chinese Materia Medica for its medicinal functions.

Fennel fruits are sometimes confused with those of anise, which are similar in taste and appearance, though smaller.

Fennel is used as a flavoring in some natural toothpastes.

Fennel seeds are often used as an ingredient in paan, a breath freshener most popularly consumed in India.

Fennel leaves are used in some parts of India as leafy green vegetables either by themselves or mixed with other vegetables, cooked to be served and consumed as part of a meal.

Fennel fruits are the primary flavor component in Italian sausage.