What is perum jeerakam in english?
The species Foeniculum vulgare Mill. subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Mill.) Batt. is known by the common name Perum jeerakam in Malayalam.
- Foeniculum vulgare Mill. subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Mill.) Batt.
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, Perum jeerakam (Foeniculum vulgare Mill. subsp. vulgare var. dulce (Mill.) Batt.) is known by Fennel or Sweet fennel.
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