Florence Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare azoricum)

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Foeniculum vulgare azoricum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious aniseed flavour, the young leaves are best since older ones become tough. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A delicious aniseed flavour, the young leaves are best since older ones become tough.; They make a very nice addition to mixed salads.; Leaf stalks and stem base - raw, cooked or used as a flavouring in soups etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Not found in the wild. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)