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Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare · Apiaceae
How it looks
Fennel is a plant in the carrot family with very fine feather-shaped leaves growing in clumps and a thick white stem whose base swells like an onion. Small yellow flowers gather in an umbrella shape, and it reaches about 3-6.5 ft (1-2 m) tall with a strong anise scent.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Foeniculum vulgare
- Common name
- Fennel
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
