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0Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apiaceae · Genus: Foeniculum1
- Native distribution
- Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libyauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
8 synonyms
- Anethum panmorium Roxb. ex Fleming
- Anethum pannorium Roxb.
- Foeniculum luteum Fisch.
- Foeniculum luteum Fisch. ex Sweet
- Foeniculum sativum Gaertn.
- Meum piperatum Ten.
- Meum piperinum Colla
- Tenoria romana Schkuhr ex Schult.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Foeniculum vulgare · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q43511 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Foeniculum vulgare in 2025.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Édeskömény · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Fenchel · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Fennel · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-15 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Foeniculum tip: Keep it away from dill – they cross-pollinate and the seed flavour suffers.
Foeniculum vulgare – what to know
Foeniculum vulgare – family: Apiaceae, genus: Foeniculum. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Oceania, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Greece,…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Foeniculum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Foeniculum vulgare?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Foeniculum vulgare need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Foeniculum vulgare get?
Frost-hardy to about -15 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Foeniculum vulgare toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Foeniculum vulgare flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Foeniculum: Typical flowering time: July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Foeniculum vulgare (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q43511 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Foeniculum vulgare in 2025.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Édeskömény (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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