Fennel has a mild anise-like flavour and all parts of the plants can used. Florence fennel plants are smaller than the wild type, and the bulbs are eaten as a vegetable, both raw and cooked. Fennel seed is used as an aromatic spice while leaves are used in Salads and sauces. Fennel can be used for both savoury and sweet dishes BOTANICAL NAME: Foeniculum Vulgare COMMON NAME: Fennel AFRIKAANS NAME: Vinkel