Fennel seeds – what are they & history Scientific name: Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce. Fennel seeds are tiny seeds that are related to the celery, anise, caraway, cumin, cilantro and dill family, which is also known as the ‘umbrella’ family, because when fennel blossoms, it looks like an umbrella with small yellow flowers. Once the flowers dry up and fall, the umbrellas form seed, which are harvested and used in medicine and cooking. They have a refreshing sweet aroma, and when chewed, they help get rid of stinky breath by providing a clean refreshing mouth odour. With one long rich history, fennel seeds Continue Reading