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• The perennial herb Foeniculum vulgare, more commonly known as fennel, goes particularly well with fish and is a common additive to Italian sausages. Its flavor is similar to, but much milder than licorice, anise and star anise.

• Multi-purpose herb

  Fennel's compact white bulb gives way to narrow celery-like stalks topped by feathery leaves. All parts of the plant are edible, and the seeds are dried for use as a spice.

  Fennel has a long history of use in herbal medicine: It is a mild stimulant and diuretic, helps reduce inflammation and improves digestion.

• Fast Facts

  1. Native to Southern Europe and Asia
  2. The bulb is high in vitamin C
  3. Grows year round
  4. Considered an invasive weed in the United States and Australia
  5. Related to parsley, dill, carrots and coriander
  6. Used to flavor some brandy-based drinks
  7. An ingredient in absinthe

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