Not to be confused with SweetAnise (Pimpinella anisum) in the parsley Family
2007.09.15
Yuba College
showing large stalk
One species: Fennel (Foeniculum.vulgare)
Yellow flowers grouped in umbels
Anethole, a phytoestrogen
Anethole is a Base for psychedelic drugs
As a child, I would always eat a nibble of this plant on my way to school.
Fennel is very sweet. We were not hungry a bit. We were soley fasinated by the sweet tast and smell.
One species: Fennel (Foeniculum.vulgare)
