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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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