What is Fennel?

Scientific and medicinal info
The fennel plant loves the sun and is native to the Mediterranean area. The leaves are fine and feathery, and the yellow flowers are bunched in an umbrella-shaped fan. All parts of the plant are used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. The seeds taste strongly of licorice and make a nice addition to teas, especially if you are suffering from digestive or abdominal complaints. The fennel bulb can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable. Fennel is closely related to the carrot.

Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium
Chervil, a dainty annual that grows from 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) tall, is native to southern Russia, the Caucasus, and perhaps the Middle East.
Under the right conditions, plants may spread out to twice their height. The finely divided leaves resemble parsley, but are a lighter green and more feathery. There are both curly and flat-leaved forms. Foliage has a subtle anise flavor and fragrance, with a slight hint of pepper.