Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial, sweet-smelling herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world. Florence fennel is a selection with a swollen, bulb-like stem base that is used as a vegetable. It is a highly aromatic and flavourful herb used in cooking and along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe.

Benefits: The vitamin and mineral content in Fennel contributes to building and maintaining bone structure. It lowers Blood pressure, good for Heart health, Cancer, Immunity, Inflammation and Metabolism. They give a sweet liquorice like taste and scent to curries, stews, bread, desserts, and beverages. In some parts of the world, people chew plain or sugar-coated fennel seeds after a meal. Chewing fennel seeds help aid digestion and prevent gas. Fennel seeds may help prevent or reduce gas in several ways. All parts of the fennel plant, including the pale bulb, long green stalk, leaves, and seeds, are edible and have a crunchy texture. It has a pale bulb and stalks. They add flavour to other foods.