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Foeniculum vulgare Kefalonia
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Fennel - Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel

Μάραθος

Rezene

Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare

other names: 

AVAILABLE: JAN-MAY

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • bright green, finely divided, fern-like leaves
  • leaves are highly aromatic, emitting a sweet and anise-like scent when crushed
  • flower stem is tall and thin. The plant can be identified by the previous years dry flower stem

preparation

  1. the feathery leaves can be used as a garnish or as herb to add a layer of flavour
  2. the bulb can be sliced and added to salads, roasted, or grilled
  3. the seeds are anise scented and are edible

extra info

Ferula communis ‘Giant Fennel’ is poisonous to humans, sheep, goats, cattle, and horses.

fennel

Foeniculum vulgare
Finely divided, bright green, feather-like leaves that are more delicate than giant fennel. Can grow up to 1.5 metres