Fennel
= Ecological Role – Producer
= Carrier Medium – Pollen
= Synthetic Modifier – Stimulants / Relaxants
= Ecological Outcome – Changing organism behavior
= Description – Aromatic herb commonly used in homeopathic medicines.
- Kingdom: Plantae
· Scientific name: Salvia officinalis
· Habit: Flower
· Duration: Perennial, Evergreen
· Sex: Monoecious
- Lifespan: 3 to 5 years
· Germination: 3 weeks
· Maturation: 2 years
· Mature Height: 24 “ to 30”
· Growth Rate:
- Flower:
· Bloom Time: June
· Circadian Rhythm: Diurnal
· Abundance:
· Size: 1” in length
· Color: Lavender, White, Pink, Purple
· Scent: Earthy Mint
· Pollen Abundance: High
- Leaf:
· Size: 2 ½” in length
· Color: Grey Green
- Pollinator:
· Insect: Butterflies, Honeybees,
- Pest:
· Insect: Aphid, Whitefly, Spittlebug, Slug
· Bacteria: Crown gall
· Fungus: Mint rust
- Essential Oil: Sage
· Anti-Fungal
· Anti-Bacterial
· Anesthetic
· Burnt to purity spaces
- Culture:
· Soil: Tolerate deer, drought, dry soil, rocky soil
· Sun: Full sun - Conservation Status: G5 (Secure)