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Nigella arvensis Wild fennel (1 Page of 5) The Nigella arvensis plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean, to W. Asia. A rare casual in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild fennel. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Nigella arvensis Common Name: Wild fennel Family: Ranunculaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Cornfields and dry hills on calcareous soils[50, 89].
Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in any good garden soil, preferring a sunny position[1].
A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].
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