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Fennel
Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel has feathery leaves and open, umbels of yellow flowers. It was probably introduced by the Romans for culinary use, and is now a naturalised species of verges, waste ground and sand dunes.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 2mConservation status
Introduced, but naturalised species.