Fennec vs. Fennel — What's the Difference?

A small nocturnal fox (Vulpes zerda syn. Fennecus zerda) of desert regions of northern Africa, having fawn-colored fur and large pointed ears.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant species in the carrot family. It is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves.

A small fox of the species Vulpes zerda, found in the Sahara (excluding the coast) and having distinctive oversized ears.

An aromatic yellow-flowered European plant of the parsley family, with feathery leaves.

A small, African, foxlike animal (Vulpes zerda) of a pale fawn color, remarkable for the large size of its ears.

A Eurasian plant (Foeniculum vulgare) in the parsley family, having pinnate leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers grouped in umbels, cultivated for its aromatic seeds and edible stalks.

The seeds or stalks of this plant.

A variety of fennel whose seeds are used as flavoring. Also called sweet fennel.

A variety of fennel whose bulbous, celerylike stalks are eaten as a vegetable. Also called finocchio, Florence fennel.

See giant fennel.

A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.

(culinary) The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable.

(culinary) The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

A perennial plant of the genus Fæniculum (Fæniculum vulgare), having very finely divided leaves. It is cultivated in gardens for the agreeable aromatic flavor of its seeds.

Any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems

Aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads

Leaves used for seasoning