Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Looks like fennel but has a hollow stem; feathery, blue-green foliage; flower is an umbel.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: herbs

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: yellow

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 36 - 48 inches

Width: 36 inches

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Used fresh in pickling and vinegar, salads, etc; sow seed directly; easily grown but may become a weed; seeds and leaves pungent; attributed to promoting digestion.