Aromatic, cosmetic, culinary, decorative, and medicinal. Fennel adds
fragrance to creams, perfumes, soaps, liqueurs, and potpourris. An
infusion of ground stems is used for cleansing and medicating the
skin. The licorice-flavored plant is used in sauces, soups, stews,
and salads and as garnish for fish. The stems can be eaten like
celery, and the roots can be boiled as a vegetable. The seeds can be
used whole or ground in desserts, breads, cakes, cookies, teas, and
beverages. The plant is used to make bright yellow or gold dye. It
also can be grown in large containers. Fennel is said to have some
medicinal qualities.
Do not plant fennel next to dill, beans or tomatoes, as they tend to
cross-pollinate.
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