Fennel
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Origin: Mediterranean and South-Western Asia
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Apieae
Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Folk Names: Finocchio, finule
Magical
Element: Fire
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Aries
Associated Celebrations: Reflection
Deities: Apollo, Dionysus, Prometheus, Woden
Parts used: Entire plant
Magical Properties: Courage, purification, protection, healing, change, communication, strength
Substitutions: Dill