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Fennel - introduced (*Foeniculum vulgare)

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Family: Apiaceae (Parsley family).

Native of Europe and western Asia.

Occurrence: Scattered occurrence. It is common along railway lines.

Identification:

It is a noxious weed and listed Restricted in central Victoria.

It has a strong anise-like odour. A cultivated form is used as a food or medicinal plant.

Photos 1: Flowers. View from above.


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2: Fennel, Queenscliff. 3: Loddon River at Glenluce. 4: The leaves are divided into numerous thread-like segments.