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)