It has a fragrant odor and taste. It has been used for centuries and may be found
growing wild in many parts of the world, especially dry limestone soils near the sea-
coast and upon river-banks.
Origin
France.
Flavor/Aroma
Close to licorice and anise.
Use
Fennel features prominently in Mediterranean cuisine, in side dishes, salads, pastas,
vegetable dishes such as artichoke dishes in Greece, and risottos. Fennel seed is a
common ingredient in Italian sausages and meatballs and northern European rye
breads.
Science has shown that fennel works as an anti-inflammatory and an anti-
spasmodic.
