Foeniculum vulgare dulce (Umbelliferae)

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Foeniculum vulgare dulce
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The Foeniculum vulgare dulce plant species is found in A cultivar of F. vulgare. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. dulce. DC. non Mill.

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Latin Name:  Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Battand.&Trabut.

Known Hazards:  Skin contact with the sap or essential oil is said to cause photo-sensitivity and/or dermatitis in some people[218, 222]. Ingestion of the oil can cause vomiting, seizures and pulmonary oedema[222].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not found in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1] but prefers a sunny dry position[200]. A cultivar of F. vulgare, this is not the genuine Florence fennel since it does not have swollen leaf stems[200]. It is used in much the same way as fennel. See F. vulgare azoricum for the genuine Florence fennel[K]. The flowers attract bees and hoverflies[24]. Fennel is a poor companion plant in the garden, it inhibits the growth of nearby plants, especially beans, tomatoes and kohl rabi[14, 18]. It is itself inhibited by wormwood and coriander[14, 18].

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