Fennel

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