Fennel

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species of the carrot family. Originally indigenous to the Mediterranean, you will find fennel growing wild throughout the Bay Area, and are likely already familiar with the scent it gives off. You can eat the roots as a more fragrant version of celery, and its seeds are used as a spice to flavor both food and liquors. Fennel is also a host plant for