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About this item CULINARY: The bulb, foliage, and seeds of the fennel plant are used in many of the culinary traditions of the world. POTENT: The small flowers of wild fennel (known as fennel "pollen") are the most potent form of fennel, but also the most expensive. AROMA: Dried fennel seed is an aromatic, anise-flavored spice, brown or green in color when fresh, slowly turning a dull grey as the seed ages. USE: The bulb is a crisp vegetable that can be sauted, stewed, braised, grilled, or eaten raw. FOR USE: Fennel seeds are sometimes confused with those of anise, which are similar in taste and appearance, though smaller. The seeds are used in cookery and sweet desserts.