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Anethum foeniculum, Anethum panmori, Anethum panmorium, Foeniculum capillaceum, Foeniculum foeniculum, Foeniculum officinale, Foeniculum panmorium, Ligusticum foeniculum, Meum foeniculum, Ozodia foeniculacea, Selinum foeniculum, Seseli foeniculum, Tenoria romana
Fennel, shamar
In comparison with Anethum graveolens, it is larger and has many stalks.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean but has become widely naturalized in many parts of the world, especially on dry soils near the sea-coast and on riverbanks.[+]
Foeniculum vulgare, also known as fennel, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing wild in coastal areas, sandy dunes, and disturbed habitats. Studies have reported its presence in various parts of the country, including Al Wakrah, Doha, and the northern coast. The plant is characterized by its tall, upright stems, feathery leaves, and umbrella-like clusters of small yellow flowers. In Qatar, F. vulgare typically grows from 0.5 to 2 meters tall and blooms from February to May. Its seeds and leaves are used locally for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Fennel seeds from India (Foeniculum vulgare) for sale in spice section in Souq Waqif (Old Market). Doha, Qatar, December 23, 2014
Abdullah Bin Jassim Street, Doha, Qatar
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)(?) in a garden in Al Harrarah. Qatar, March 4, 2016Unnamed Road, Al Kharrara, Qatar
Flowers of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)(?) in a garden in Al Harrarah. Qatar, March 4, 2016Unnamed Road, Al Kharrara, Qatar
Globular plant of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) in a kitchen garden in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016Unnamed Road, Al Kharrara, Qatar
Flowers of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) in a kitchen garden in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah). Southern Qatar, April 23, 2016Unnamed Road, Al Kharrara, QatarObservations of Foeniculum vulgare in Qatar indicate that the plant is available for sale in local markets, such as Souq Waqif, where fennel seeds from India can be found. In gardens, the plant has been spotted in Al Harrarah and Southern Qatar, where it blooms with distinctive flowers. The globular shape of the plant has been observed in kitchen gardens, particularly in Harrarah (Al Kharrarah), during the month of April. The blooming period appears to occur around March and April, with multiple observations of flowering fennel plants during this time. The presence of Foeniculum vulgare in Qatar suggests that it is cultivated or naturalized in the region, possibly for culinary or medicinal purposes.
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