Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority

Restricted Weed
Fennel
Description: An erect herb, 1.5-2.5 m tall.
flowers: Branching from the top of the stem in groups of
15 to 20. Flowers are 2 to 3 mm in diameter and yellow in
colour. Appearing in Summer.
leaves: Stringy and up to 45 cm long. The leaves have a very
strong aniseed scent when crushed. Often formed at the base
of the plant and break down as the plant becomes mature.
stems: Smooth with faint ridges and heavily branched with a
number of stems emerging from the crown. The stem is also
filled with spongy white pith.
Note: Spread easily by soil disturbance through movement of
bulbs. Usually found in moist places (e.g. roadsides, channel
banks and depressions).
similar Native species: Unlikely to be confused with native
species.
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Foeniculum vulgare
(Aniseed, Sweet Anise)
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