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What is Foeniculum vulgare Mill. subsp. vulgare var. azoricum (Miller) Thell. in english?

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. subsp. vulgare var. azoricum (Miller) Thell.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise, is one of the primary ingredients of absinthe.

In English, Foeniculum vulgare Mill. subsp. vulgare var. azoricum (Miller) Thell. is known by Florence fennel.

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