Souff/Fennel

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Foeniculum vulgare
Family
Umbelliferae
Distinguishing Characters
i) The fruit is a dry seed from 4 – 10 mm long and grooved .
ii) Fennel seed are sweet and woody in taste.
iii) The seeds are used in cookery and sweets deserts.
Photo of Seed
Description

i) Fennel is hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves.

ii) It is highly aromatic and flavourful herb with culinary and medicinal uses.

iii) It grows to height of upto 2 – 5 m, with the hollow stem.