Common Name: Green Fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Foeniculum vulgare, or Green Fennel, is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. Known for its feathery leaves and licorice-flavored seeds, it is both an herb and a spice used in culinary dishes worldwide.
Medicinally, Green Fennel is used for its digestive properties, helping to relieve bloating and gas. It is also used as a diuretic and for its anti-inflammatory effects.
In beauty, fennel seeds are used in products aimed at providing antioxidant, anti-aging, and soothing benefits to the skin.
An interesting fact about Green Fennel is that it can grow very tall, up to 2 meters, and attracts a wide variety of pollinators, particularly beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
