Fennel

Fennel is a hardy, perennial herb which forms a bulb-like structure with feathery leaves. It is sweeter and more aromatic and flavorful herb with culinary and medicinal uses and, along with the similar-tasting anise-like flavor,

Fennel or finocchio is a selection with a swollen, bulb-like stem base that is used as a vegetable. Their inflated leaf bases are eaten as a vegetable, both raw and cooked.