Description
Fennel is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses. It belongs to the carrot family, Apiaceae, and is characterized by its bulbous base, feathery fronds, and yellow flowers. Fennel has a crunchy texture and a slightly sweet, anise-like flavor. In cooking, the bulb, stalks, and fronds can all be used. The bulb is often sliced thin and used in salads, roasted, or sautéed. The fronds can be used as an herb to garnish dishes, or to make a fennel frond pesto.
