Fennel goes well with fish and is used in Italian sausages and some curry powder mixes. Taste and Aroma

Fennel has an anise-like flavor but is more aromatic, sweeter and less pungent. History/Region of Origin

Fennel is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean area. The name comes from the Greek word for marathon because the famous battle at Marathon (490 BC) against the Persians was fought on a field of Fennel. Pliny said that snakes casting off their skins ate Fennel to restore their eyesight.