Foeniculum, commonly known as fennel, has an interesting story. Legend has it that in ancient times, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and hid it inside a fennel stalk. Zeus discovered this and, in anger, struck the fennel with a thunderbolt, splitting it in half. From that moment on, fennel seeds were believed to possess magical properties to ward off evil spirits. This belief led to the usage of fennel in various cultural rituals around the world. Today, fennel remains a popular herb known for its aromatic flavor and medicinal qualities.
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Short Description
Foeniculum is a genus of flowering plants in the carrot family. It includes the commonly cultivated fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.
Species
Foeniculum scoparium Quézel – North Africa
Foeniculum subinodorum Maire, Weiller & Wilczek – North Africa
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. – Mediterranean, cultivated and naturalized in many regions
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