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Fennel

Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Family:  


Source: Weeds : Auld & Medd

 

Description:
 Originating in Europe, Fennel is a stout, erect, much-branched, hairless perennial herb up to 2m high with a strong taproot. Finely divided, lacy, thread-like leaves with a strong smell of aniseed.

Compound umbels at branch ends, yellow petals rolling inwards.

Dispersal:
Wasteland, riverbanks.

Impact on Bushland:

Control:

Manual:  
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

Similar Species:
Weeping Meadow Grass (Microlaena stipoides), a native grass

Suggested Alternatives:

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