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Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

fennel (Apiaceae / Umbelliferae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
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Foeniculum vulgare is a yellow-flowering umbel with finely divided leaves that smell strongly of aniseed when crushed.

Great Wakering (VC18: South Essex); 2016-09-15

 fennel / Foeniculum vulgare: _Foeniculum vulgare_ is a yellow-flowering umbel with finely divided leaves that smell strongly of aniseed when crushed.

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