natural herbs
Wild Fennel
Nigella arvensis

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Herb: Wild Fennel

Latin name: Nigella arvensis

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Edible parts of Wild Fennel:

Seed - raw or cooked. It is normally used as a flavouring on cakes, bread etc.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Cornfields and dry hills on calcareous soils.

Propagation of Wild Fennel:

Seed - sow spring or early autumn in situ. The autumn sowing might not be successful in harsh winters. Plants can be transplanted if necessary.

Cultivation of the herb:

Cornfields and dry hills on calcareous soils.

Medicinal use of Wild Fennel:

None known

Known hazards of Nigella arvensis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.