These plants are just beautiful to look at & they smell good too - they are a staple in my garden now & they re-seed themselves - if any one is interested, let me know.
'Fennel is sweet and aromatic, similar to anise. For other sweet spices, see licorice. Fennel pollen, also known as “spice of the angels”, has a subtle fennel flavor, lacking some of the sweetness but with a distinct note of pine needles'