Fennel symbolizes longevity, courage, and strength. In addition to its use as medicinal values, fennel has many health benefiting nutrients, essential compounds, antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins.

Fennel is widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly flavored leaves and fruits.Fennel has become naturalized along roadsides, in pastures, and in other open sites in many regions, including northern Europe.