In mediaeval times it was hung over doors on midsummers eve to ward off evil spirits.
Information
Latin name: Foeniculum Vulgare
Family: Apiaceae
Folk name: sweet fennel, wild fennel
Habitat: Waste places, roadsides, riverbanks and sea cliffs
Part Used: Seeds, root and leaves
Medicinal Use: Used to treat colic and to soothe irritated stomachs.
Wikipedia Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennel
