Saturday 14 June 2014

Foeniculum vulgare - fennel

Latin name- Foeniculum vulgare
Common name - fennel
Family - Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

fennel - Foeniculum vulgare

1: Did you know. Ancients believed Fennel would make you unbelievably strong! 

2:Did you know. The name "fennel" is originally from the Greek word for marathon.

3: Did you know. The stalks are topped with feathery green leaves near which flowers grow and produce fennel seeds.

4: Did you know. Fennel grows up to 2 meters high and also it is noted for attracting wildlife 

5: Did you know. It was prized in Greek times because it was considered to help people stay slim

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