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Fennel common

Fennel common Definition The common fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) originates from the Mediterranean region, there are subspecies: fennel piperitum (pepper or donkey fennel), a wild-growing fennel and the garden fennel. The latter is cultivated throughout Europe. The latter also has three varieties:...

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