| Property | Specification |
| Common Name | Fennel |
| Scientific Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Color | Green (fresh), Yellowish-brown (seeds) |
| Shape | Bulbous base (fresh), oval seeds (dried) |
| Size | 20-40 cm height (fresh plant); 4-5 mm (seeds) |
| Flavor | Sweet, aromatic, licorice-like |
| Odor | Sweet, mild aniseed-like |
| Texture | Crisp (fresh); Hard and smooth (seeds) |
| Density | 0.4–0.6 g/cm³ (seeds) |